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MACHINERY

220241900004 · 07/06/2024 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Crusher attendant/operator, Pan feeder operator/worker
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was replacing the spring bolt on a crusher. After cutting a bolt, the top section came down pinching the employee's right pinky finger between the 2 pieces. The top piece weighs over 50 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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