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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220231790033 · 06/19/2023 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
255
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
Operator
United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
Mine
2100820

Narrative

Employee was descending a step ladder when EE's left foot slipped from the second rung from the bottom of the ladder. Injured employee slid down the ladder, catching self upright on left foot at ground level, with all the bodyweight on left leg and EE's knee locked. As a result the injured employee sustained an injury to the left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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