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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220100980026 · 02/19/2010 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
33
Mine experience
34.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee allegedly twisted his right knee while stepping on a rock. He was evaluated by a Physician, had surgery on April 6, 2010, thus resulting in lost time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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