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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220242120026 · 07/16/2024 · 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 down stairs
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
236
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While walking down some grated steps in the fines crusher, employee walked through a door, and did not see the step. Employee lost balance, went down to the right knee, and felt a pop in upper left thigh area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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