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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100420024 · 01/28/2010 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
20
Mine experience
32.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Employee was removing a screen panel which requires pulling the screen panel toward you. The panel can vary in weight form 25-30 lbs. He then felt a pull in the lower left groin area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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