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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220120740025 · 03/12/2012 · Hibbing Taconite Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience 34.12 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine 2101600
Narrative EE was removing side frame on track type grader. As he removed the side frame to pivot shaft retainer plate (approx 40 lbs), the plate slipped through his fingers, and landed on his right index finger.
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