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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112350019 · 06/01/2011 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
84
Mine experience
35.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

EE was removing 3"" brass gate valves from the speed rack in the bldg. The shelf was 8' off the ground. EE was using a rolling ladder to remove valves. These valves come in boxes of 2 each. As he removed the box of 2 valves he felt a pull in his lower stomach

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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