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MACHINERY

220153100008 · 09/21/2015 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic installed a distribution hose on portable steam cleaner. When he started the steam cleaner hose came off, noise, caused mechanic to jump back twisting knee. Employee was evaluated and provided restrictions the department accommodated as normal work duties. 11/5/15 determined duties performed are not part of normal job duties and thus to be counted as Restricted Duty Days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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