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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220261620005 · 01/13/2026 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103404

Narrative

Worker stepped off a bridge while exiting the cooler and landed on a coiled 1.5-inch water hose located at the base of the bridge. Worker's right ankle rolled, resulting in a same-level fall. Worker did not believe first aid was necessary and completed EE's shift. Following day, increased pain in the right ankle led the worker to report the incident to the safety department.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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