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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220131130017 · 02/22/2013 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
49
Mine experience
9.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING OUTSIDE AND SLIPPED ON AN ICY PATCH AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE USED HIS LEFT ARM TO BREAK THE FALL. THE EMPLOYEE FELL PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. Surgery was required to repair a muscle tear in his shoulder. This surgery occurred on 4/22/2013.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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