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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131050014 · 04/09/2013 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Employee and two millwrights were rolling the bull gear from 43 feeder to the elevator. As the gear went into the elevator, the elevator sank 2"" causing the gear to tip to west. Employee was positioned at far edge and was struck by gear. He suffered left forearm burn and chest wall contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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