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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220101580004 · 06/02/2010 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
18
Mine experience
6.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100819

Narrative

While an employee was removing the shovel hoist drum locking lever, the lever pulled out from the drum faster than expected. He tried pulling back on the lever and it stretched out his left arm, causing pain in his left bicep and elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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