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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130040020 · 12/26/2012 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
4.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee reported back pain after moving a 73 lb launder cover. She was evaluated by a physician on 12/26/12 and released back to work for 12/30/12 with restrictions. Employee was scheduled off on 12/29/12-1/1/13. Due to pain and pain medications, she could not work on 1/2/13. She was evaluated by a physician again on 1/3/12 and was taken off of work at this time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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