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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091100002 · 04/15/2009 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
7
Mine experience
12.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was removing plugs in preparation for loading blast holes. After he had removed one of the plugs, he turned on the ""chip pile"" to step down onto the roadway. As he stepped, his right ankle rolled. Employee reported that his bifocals contributed to poor depth perception as he stepped off the chip pile.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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