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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081970015 · 01/07/2008 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
117
Mine experience
33.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was removing a hydraulic cooler line inside frame at right rear of loader. Ackward position hard to manuever hydraulic line caused shoulder strain. No medical treatment at the time. Employee subsequently had an appointment at clinic doctor recommended surgery when appropriate. Surgery scheduled 7/9/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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