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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220130360006 · 01/28/2013 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While striking a lip shroud with a sledge hammer, a piece of metal broke off and struck employee's left calf. Employee was evaluated by a physician; sutures were administered and employee was released back to work with restrictions. Employee was scheduled off from 1/31-2/3 and was released back to full duty work as of 2/4.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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