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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220252060024 · 02/10/2025 · 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 pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
10.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

When doing alignment for the fan motor the rotor has to be spun. Employee was moving the rotor manually by pushing on the fan blades and felt pain in the right shoulder. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE ON 7/24/25 WHEN THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED RESTRICTIONS UPON SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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