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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162420011 · 06/09/2016 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
29
Mine experience
8.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Employee was installing a guard on a turning gear in the Pellet Plant when felt discomfort in midsection. Employee diagnosed with a periumbilical hernia on August 25, 2016.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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