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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220221010036 · 01/13/2022 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
364
Mine experience
26.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using 15"" pliers in the left hand and a 15"" adjustable wrench in the right hand to tighten a thin 3"" nut for a plastic bulk storage tank discharge. When applying downward pressure with the plier, the employee felt pain in the left shoulder. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 4-08-22.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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