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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220112620037 · 09/14/2011 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
196
Mine experience
5.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

Employee, a motorman was stepping onto a motor when he lost his balance. He tried to shift his weight to catch himself and twisted his knee. He said he felt it pop. He was brought outside and transported via ambulance to the Princeton ER. He was given time off until 9/19/2011 by the ER doctor, and has a referral with an ortho specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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