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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220133540007 · 11/13/2013 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

* Late report by EE. EE initially stated that did not know time & date of injury it was determined non-work related. However after investigation & request of medical from the treating Dr which was received on 12/12/13 the EE reported to the Dr that on 11\15\2013 at 5:00 p.m. he pulled on a metal step and felt discomfort in his groin. He was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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