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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220210040009 · 12/28/2020 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was taking a pellet sample in the step II Agglom from line 4. While taking the sample a piece of slag hit the scoop knocking it out of employee's hand with the handle striking employee in the chin. Employee was sent to telemedicine and returned to work without restrictions but does state that employee has 2 broken teeth on the upper left side in the back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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