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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222100020 · 07/14/2022 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
3.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Operator was diagnosed and treated for rotator cuff repair. Previously reported discomfort after shoveling material next to a conveyor belt.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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