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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242290014 · 08/06/2024 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
62
Mine experience
12.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

EE was installing the mill motor cooler on the Line 2 West Mill Motor. While utilizing 2 1/2-foot prybar to line up bolt holes, the employee felt pain in their left elbow area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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