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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220250130036 · 03/13/2024 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
28
Mine experience
27.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While adjusting a coupler on a locomotive, the employee felt discomfort in their right bicep. This was originally a report only, as there was not a reportable injury at the time. This discomfort led to a few medical follow-ups and ultimately surgery on Jan 9, 2025.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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