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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141540031 · 06/02/2014 · Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kobe Iron Nugget, LLC; Ferrous Resources, LLC
Operator
Mesabi Nugget Delaware, LLC
Mine
2103689

Narrative

Injured was pulling on 5 ft pry bar to align conveyor frame for final placement, Bar slipped from steel causing him to lose control of the tool which then struck the employee on the outside of left knee cap resulting in fracture of the patella. Employee was released to return to restricted duty following medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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