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MACHINERY

220221570032 · 10/26/2020 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Crew was hydroblasting sludge off the walls at Utac Pellet Plant Line 2 Scrubber Rod Manifolds. A large piece of sludge came loose and landed on the employee's leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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