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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220232480014 · 08/31/2023 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Three MTMs were reconnecting a crusher dust pipe (1/2"" wall x 12"" ID black rubber) to the crusher discharge chute. While pushing the pipe into place, it sprung to the north causing one of the employees to fall to the ground on left side and left wrist. The employee reported soreness in the left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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