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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210340014 · 01/29/2021 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was doing a pre-shift inspection on the loader. When opening the engine compartment with the left hand the employee felt a pop inside the glove. Employee did not feel any pain immediately but later noticed the palm of that hand was black/blue and had pain around ring finger. The incident was reported to a supervisor and emergency services was contacted.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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