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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180450020 · 01/31/2018 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
11
Mine experience
2.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was installing conveyor belt idlers with three other mechanics, during the installing the EE began to feel heat in the stomach area. Upon completion of the work RR felt discomfort. EE was transported to clinic and diagnosed with a umbilical hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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