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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220183470019 · 12/10/2018 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
136
Mine experience
10.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

Employee climbed up a 5ft fiberglass ladder and adjusted a few come-along that were used to lower a shovel house fan. As employee climbed down the ladder, EE missed the last step and fell to the ground landing on left ankle. Employee sprained left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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