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MACHINERY

220192180014 · 05/02/2019 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100831

Narrative

Employee noticed a gradual onset of shoulder pain that they relates to demolition of overhead electrical conduit using a Sawzall. Ladders were utilized instead of aerial lifts due to tight spaces. First medical evaluation 5/9/19. Surgical repair was done 8/1/19. First time loss was 8/1/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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