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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220103000013 · 10/19/2010 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
4.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

steer cart out of elevator onto drive floor of #1 conveyor. Cart had a motor for #1 conveyor weights 6180 lbs wheels of cart grabbed door channel on elevator throwing employee to floor. Employee sought medical care on 10/20 return to work normal activites. Subsequent doctor visit on 10/25 states employee off work beginning 10/24/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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