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220253210009 · 11/11/2025 · Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
46
Mine experience
7.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Essar Minerals Canada Limited
Operator
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
Mine
2103751

Narrative

Was bending over and twisting when serving a telehandler to install a plastic cover that allows access to the HVAC box as EE had just finished servicing the blower motor. Felt pain in EE's lower back, very similar to a back injury a year or so ago. called triage, ice and ibuprofen. but EE elected to see doc. EE went to Do con 11-12-25 and was taken off work through 11-19-25.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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