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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220243170046 · 11/07/2024 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

While lifting a hoist and chains up and out of the way of a rail car truck side frame on the floor, the chains caught the frame, causing it to fall to the side and land on the employees left foot. The employee was wearing metatarsal safety-toed boots at the time. The employee suffered three fractures in their left foot and toes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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