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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220261800025 · 06/18/2026 · Hibbing Taconite Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
9.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
Operator
Hibbing Taconite Company
Mine
2101600

Narrative

EE was working on Pellet Plant plugged sump pump, feet became stuck in place due to suction (water/mud) caused them to tilt forward 1-2 ft. towards handrail of surrounding the sump. EE stopped themselves with left hand on the handrail resulting in pain to left arm/shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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