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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111660021 · 06/03/2011 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2.73 years

Operator

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

Narrative

ALLEGED: Employee states he strained his back at approximately 4pm on afternoon shift 6-3-11. EE was either bending down to pick up a gas can OR had just lifted the can when he felt pain. There were no witnesses present. He was evaluated on-site by an EMT and taken to the hospital for further evaluation. SEE FAXED SLIP FOR COMPLETE NARRATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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