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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261660005 · 06/02/2026 · Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was in the process of cleaning the shaft of the fan. Crew recognized the hazards of the insulation pins prior to starting work and had bent them down to decrease the potential of sticking themselves. During the cleaning of the fan shaft EE bent elbow to move and caught back of arm/elbow with the pin causing sharp point to impale the tip into skin. Caused a small puncture wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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