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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220173410015 · 11/22/2017 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
20
Mine experience
7.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The EE was cleaning the upper walkway in the fine crusher with a water hose. EE stepped backwards and left foot slipped on the wet transition surface causing ee to fall backwards and roll right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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