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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220262570005 · 09/02/2026 · United Taconite LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
United Taconite LLC
Mine
2103403

Narrative

After dumping load at Crusher, production truck operator noticed tires on production haul truck were acting abnormal. Truck driver pulled over & deboarded to inspect tires. Truck driver walked past front left driver side tire when the left rear inner tire sidewall failed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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