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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220183530020 · 12/18/2018 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

While installing tracks on bulldozer ee had debris contact left leg after striking the track chain with a 10# sledge hammer. Investigation suspects shrapnel broke from the alloy head of the hammer and struck ee that resulted in a small cut on lower leg. Employee was treated by medical responder then transported to a hospital where medical treatment was provided.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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