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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220213280017 · 11/17/2021 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

MTM was opening the main housing door on Line 6 Waste Gas Fan with another MTM. While opening the door, the door got stuck once it opened about 3 inches. They were applying pressure to the door and the door swung down and MTM tried catching the door. After this happened, MTM felt pain in lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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