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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242810021 · 09/19/2024 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
190
Mine experience
20.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

This incident became a recordable on 10/01/2024 when the employee was placed on restrictions. The employee and a partner were removing the guard on 111-10-4a cobber to repair the sprocket and chain. While removing one side of the guard, the employee felt pain on the inside of left elbow below the Bicep. The weight of the guard is approximately 80 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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