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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093230005 · 11/03/2009 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Employee was loosening case mount bolts from the frame to the case on 3C tails pump working in a bent over position he felt a strain in lower back. He was using a 3/4 inch ratchet with a 2 1/4 inch socket to loosen the bolts. Did not seek medical treatment (physicial therapy prescribed) until 11/16/09. Did not notify United Taconite of medical treatment until 11/17/09.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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