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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220181520008 · 05/25/2018 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

EE was using a pocketknife to cut a zip tie holding a pair of cut resistant gloves together. The pocketknife cut through the zip tie and contacted the EE's left middle finger resulting in a minor laceration. Two sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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