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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220143500017 · 08/13/2014 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
21.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100282

Narrative

Injured was removing the balance weight from a motor using a box wrench when the employee felt a ""pop"" in their shoulder. Employee was evaluated by medical staff with no treatment at time. Surgery was later deemed necessary by personal doctor, day of surgery 12/5/2014 - 1st day away from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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