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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220113010010 · 07/15/2011 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
55
Mine experience
23.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was changing out the starter on the lube van. The Mechanic was pushing with right hand pulling with left hand and started to feel discomfort in left shoulder and upper left bicep. Surgery was 10/25/2011

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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