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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261820006 · 06/29/2026 · Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE and a partner were moving 60-80-pound return rollers from the staging area to a cart for transport to the work area. While lowering one roller onto the cart, EE's partner set down their end first which caused the roller to shift and slip from EE's hands. EE's gloved left hand became caught between the return roller and rack resulting in pain and swelling to left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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