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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220230390020 · 09/15/2022 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The injured employee smelled smoke and informed management. After changing clothes, the employee returned to the 3rd floor and noticed an active fire in the counter shaft area of the 082-07-1 crusher. The employee ran and grabbed an extinguisher to put out the fire. The employee noted right knee pain later that day. THIS BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 2/1/23 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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