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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220210070002 · 01/06/2021 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Low headroom in ductwork. Existing piece of steel angle on roof of duct. EE was on hands and knees cleaning work area when hard hat fell off. EE stood up to put hard hat back on and struck the top of head on a existing piece of small angle that was still on the roof of the ductwork. EE received 6 staples in scalp.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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