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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212390026 · 08/24/2021 · Extra Energy, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Extra Energy, Inc.
Mine
4608647

Narrative

EE had removed right side of the cap and started loosening bolts on the left side. Was removing the 3rd of 4 bolts when the cap assembly shifted. EE instinctively raised right hand to block the cap assembly from hitting them. The cap assembly hit EE's hand and punctured glove taking hand with the cap assembly causing the cut to right thumb/palm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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