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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100700001 · 03/08/2010 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
32.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Employee was returning with a filter sample off the no. 4 conveyor when he lost his balance fell on his left hand and face. His left hand started to swell and he complained of it being sore. He was sent to the hospital to have the injury checked. Diagnosed as a left hand metacarpal fracture, splinted and restricted given.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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