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MACHINERY

220133050018 · 10/30/2013 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

Course Crusher Maintenance Employee was removing the bolts for the support plate of a dust seal for the 60"" mantle. In the process they dropped the 1"" impact wrench that they were using and it landed on their left small finger. The impact caused a laceration to the finger requiring 3 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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