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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150220029 · 01/19/2015 · 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.87 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was carrying a 2' long piece of 2 x 4 macro bar. He bumped his head which caused him to lose his grip on the bar causing it to fall. It struck the employee on the top of the foot. He was evaluated by a Physician and given a release to return to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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