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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091000003 · 02/16/2009 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
59
Mine experience
27.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

Employee was using a hoist to disconnect a vibrating screen from a trailer, resulting in pain to his right wrist. Was evaluated by a Physician and on 4-7-09 had surgery resulting in lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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