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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212030009 · 07/21/2021 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

Crew was tasked with removing the hub of the conveyor head pulley. Employee placed a fire blanket over the stiff back and all-thread rod for precautionary measures. The rod snapped and swung upward striking right thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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