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MACHINERY

220150480032 · 02/05/2015 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
38.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

The EE was jack hammering concaves when the bit became lodged and became stuck. The EE retrieved a new tooth and was working near area of the stuck tooth when a section of the concave broke off and shot out due to the stored energy in the liner. The chunk of concave struck the employee in the jaw and neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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