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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121430028 · 05/15/2012 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
11.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

Employee was struck in the head with falling debris and buildup while working in the pocket. He was evaluated on 5-15-12 and released back to work. He took himself off of work on 5-16-12 and 5-17-12: returning to duty on 5-18-12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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