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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081560016 · 02/15/2008 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
32
Mine experience
32.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

twisted right knee on top step of access stairway of 9203 prod truck.Next step was onto the deck of the truck.he stepped up floor slipped twisting right knee.Sought treatment on 3/21/08 but told only to return to clinic if symptoms get worse.DR recommends surgery in June 2008. Will begin losing time when he has surgery

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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