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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220193290015 · 11/22/2019 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
4
Mine experience
17.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100282

Narrative

Employee was pulling a cardboard box pallet from a garbage skip. While employee was moving the box, employee lost footing and fell backwards. The employee hit their left wrist on the floor. Employee's left wrist started to swell up and they told the shift manager about the incident. Employee was sent to dispensary for evaluation and returned to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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