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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152180033 · 08/06/2015 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Pelletizing operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Employee lifted a precipitator launder cover up and set back on its hinges, while looking inside the launder the cover started to close hitting employee in side of face resulting in a small laceration requiring three stitches. Employee was treated and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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