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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141840015 · 06/25/2014 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
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
8
Mine experience
2.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Employee was lifting a 20' length of 2"" pipe. One end of the pipe was stuck in the mud. Employee felt a pop in groin area followed by a burning sensation. He was diagnosed with a hernia on July 1,2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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