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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172640007 · 09/17/2017 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

The employee was working on the 134-17-1 hydrant. While changing out components the employee manually lifted and positioned the hydrant assembly. After completion of the job the employee noticed minor pain in the right groin area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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