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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121110041 · 04/17/2012 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
74
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

On 4/17/12, employee sustained a fractured bone in his right hand and a forearm laceration (2 sutures); while attempting to lift the corner of the primary mill vibrating screen to replace a rubber marshmellow, the hammerlock link failed on a loaded chain sling and chain struck employee. The employee was evaluated by a Physician and taken off from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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