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MACHINERY

220261110006 · 04/10/2026 · Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Steel worker, Iron metal worker, Iron worker
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using an oxygen/acetylene torch to heat and shape rebar material. The worker inadvertently tripped over the torch hose, which resulted in a loss of balance. As a result of the trip, the worker unintentionally made contact with the active torch flame, causing a burn to the left wrist, just above the cuff of the glove.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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