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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150140037 · 12/29/2014 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2103352

Narrative

Employee was assisting in the assembly of a 994H loader tilt link using a service truck crane. During install the crane malfunctioned and tension was put onto the lifting sling that was being used to install the link. EE then pushed on the link to rotate it into position and the tension on the strap caused the link to jump causing his hand to become crushed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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