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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170489 · 10/28/2025 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While taking apart a connection for conduit, two MTEs were trying to loosen the connection with channel lock type pliers. The channel lock type slipped, unsure if the conduit or tool contacted the injured left side of the chin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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