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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220182280025 · 07/26/2018 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.58 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE thumbs were pinched while changing grate castings, the EE reported the incident but did not want medical attention. On 8/6/18 the EE sought medical attention due to continued pain and was diagnosed with a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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