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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170024 · 09/26/2025 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

EE was removing adapter fitting off 2"" washdown hose used for cooling for belt cooking equipment in the Pellet Plant. EE used 2 - 18"" pipe wrenches to the reducing bushing & coupler to remove & replace w/washdown hose nozzle. When applied pressure, EE felt pain in right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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