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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140130014 · 01/02/2014 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

THE EE WAS CALLED TO JUMP START A GRADER, THE EMPLOYEE WENT TO OPEN ENGINE CABINET DOOR. THE DOOR SPRUNG OPEN STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE MOUTH AND CAUSING A CHIP IN THE EMPLOYEE'S FRONT TWO TEETH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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