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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122210036 · 08/01/2012 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
BRICK,CERAMIC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Injured was removing section of cast liner in side rod mill. As he was striking the bottom of the casting to break it loose an approx 12""x18""x5"" piece of the top of the liner broke off and fell approx 4 feet striking the employee on the top of his left foot. The piece weighed an estimated 75 lbs. Employee was wearing work boots with metatarsal protection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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