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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220220530025 · 02/09/2022 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
98
Mine experience
13.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

EE was reassembling an 8"" line that was plugged from a scissor lift ~10.5' off the ground. EE could not lower lift w/controls from the lift platform. Partner was trying to lower lift from ground when EE climbed down the lift, hopped to floor from bottom brace ~4 ft. up. EE contacted lift base/chassis with hip. Landed on feet (no slip) but had immediate pain in hip and back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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