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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151970028 · 07/13/2015 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was moving wood blocking from one pallet to another when he experienced pain to his lower back. EE was evaluated by a physician and given restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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