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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140310002 · 01/23/2014 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was on the bottom step, on the back of the water truck, stepping down approximately 1.5 feet. As the employee's right foot contacted the ground, the employee felt his right knee give out. The employee was diagnosed with a sprained right knee. The employee's foot did not slip or hit the ground hard before he felt pain in his right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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