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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260420004 · 01/29/2026 · Northshore Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
6.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Northshore Mining Company
Mine
2100209

Narrative

Technician has lower left side back pain that radiates to the hip that started after the 993K engine tune-up technician was trying to install the engine turn tool. the technician's body is in a awkward position with head tilted and arms up against the engine block while on a 2 step ladder. After trying first aid, EE finally went to the clinic on 2-9-26.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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