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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131020026 · 04/08/2013 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2103352

Narrative

Improper rigging shackles too large for the 2 ton hook they were in resulting in the top shackle being pushed through safety latch on hook. This resulted in West side of piece falling striking employee's right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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