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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
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