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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220183550007 · 12/10/2018 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

The injured employee and 2 other MTMs were working on a belt change out. The injured employee was moving the 28"" x 56"" 150lb platen into place. When lifting one end of the platen, the employee felt a burning sensation in lower back. Employee reported the incident to the supervisor, and was sent to the dispensary for evaluation. This incident became restricted on 12/11/18.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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