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MACHINERY

220090620044 · 02/24/2009 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

While jack-hammering frozen material from a P&H 120 A drill side frame, the air fitting connected to the tool broke, causing the 1/2"" line to whip and strike the mechanic in the face causing a laceration and chipped teeth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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