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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132530021 · 08/01/2013 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Maintenance Mechanic was exiting the Bull gang truck at the 53 Shovel and strained his back. He reported the incident the next day and was sent to the clinic. Was instructed to use all steps when exiting and proper stretching should be done before work. Was hired at 237 lbs and the time of injury 294 lbs. Employee is Scheduled for PT 09/05/2013

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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