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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220190880019 · 02/27/2019 · Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
41.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ArcelorMittal USA LLC
Operator
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc.
Mine
2102449

Narrative

Employee was trying to hook a chain to a loader tire for removal while on a 6' step ladder. The weight of the chain combined with employees loss of strength caused ee to have partner hook it up. As ee was stepping off the ladder, ee lost balance on the bottom rung. EE fell into the jack being used to support the loader. EE rib area struck the jack.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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