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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132530018 · 09/06/2013 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
4
Mine experience
2.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was barring lodged materials when the bar struck his hand and injured his right ring finger. He was evaluated by a physician and diagnosed with a fractured finger. Sutures were administered and employee was released back to work with restrictions. Employee could not return to light duty work as scheduled due to taking narcotic pain medications.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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