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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220171630029 · 06/06/2017 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
14
Mine experience
5.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100282

Narrative

A Coarse Crusher MTM was attaching a 4 legged chain to the concave jig using a 4 step Cotterman portable stair case. As EE was descending the stair case, EE felt the stair case tip back, which startled EE. EE then pushed self back off of the stair case, landing on right foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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