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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140630073 · 03/01/2014 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
Operator
Empire Iron Mining Partnership
Mine
2001012

Narrative

An incher chain fell, catching employee's left hand between the chain and mill sprocket. Employee was evalauted by a physician and diagnosed with two fractured fingers. He was released back to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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