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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220153100004 · 11/03/2015 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE states he had back pain after working with a partner to lift a small barrel of lube from the floor onto a portable cart. He refused treatment initially but upon wakening the next day, he requested an evaluation. He was evaluated by a medical provider and taken off of work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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