← MSHA accidents

MACHINERY

220170540010 · 02/08/2017 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
49
Mine experience
40.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

While attempting to remove a bolt, the EE was operating 18 volt cordless drill and pressed the trigger with the intent of loosening the bolt but it was set for tightening instead. This movement jerked the wrist causing pain. On 2/11/17 EE sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a wrist fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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