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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101830012 · 06/29/2010 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

Tightening bolt on variable implement pump on Northshore Mining - Babbits #228 992G loader. Bolt in difficult access location so a short wrench was used. EE was pulling on wrench with all he had and felt a a muscle tore in his navel area. Went to emergency room and was diagnosed with a umbilical hernia (belly button). Employee may/will need surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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