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MACHINERY

220122550034 · 09/07/2012 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
95
Mine experience
20.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 9-7-12, the employee felt a pop in his left shoulder while lifting an impact wrench (8 lbs) to his co-worker. He was evaluated by a Physician, given an immobilizing sling and returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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