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220251810032 · 06/26/2025 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was changing the 40-04-1 belt to an air tugger in step 2 Agglomerator. Employee was kneeling down while rigging up the 40 belt. Employee felt a pop in their right knee when they stood back up. EMS was contacted

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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