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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220113110010 · 10/31/2011 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
180
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was building a stopping and attempted to use a sledgehammer to put a top block in. The resulting impact caused 8 blocks to fall out and hit him on the left shoulder. The stopping was approximately 76"" high. He was taken to Welch Emergency. Confirmation of Diagnosis pending.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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