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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220112770030 · 09/27/2011 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

The employee was taking a measurement to place a pad eye in a level position. The employee stood up and took a step forward striking his forehead against a 4""x6"" steel removal block that was previously installed. This caused a laceration to the employees forehead.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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