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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220183550011 · 12/15/2018 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
8.13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE reported swinging a sledge hammer when they felt a pinch in their mid back. Did not want to be seen by site responder. Finished shift. Sought medical care on their own later that day. Department unable to accommodate restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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