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While conducting tailings dam safety inspections, the wind increased, causing increasingly dusty conditions, resulting in dust getting into the employee's eye.
1 de abril de 2026MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
EE was cutting piece of steel with 21" torch out of the stilling well in 4 Tails Hydro. EE cut from the bottom of seam leaving ~6" gap in middle, then cut seam from top down. The piece of steel shifted, broke off, and fell backwards over top of the rake making contact with EE left arm and face shield resulting in stitches to the nose.
5 de marzo de 2026MN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE was turning on stairs landing to go up the stairs on Pellet Plant line 1 carriage up towards balling drum. EE felt pain in the right knee. No slip-fall occurred.
27 de diciembre de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
EE was exiting a Broderson mobile crane and caught their foot on the bottom edge of the Broderson doorway. The EE tripped and fell approximately 18-20 inches striking their left knee on the ground. The fall caused a minor scrape to their left knee, at a follow up appointment on 1/6/2026 the diagnosis changed to a closed nondisplaced transverse fracture of left patella.
14 de octubre de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
MMG's were removing the 5B rougher drum in the east side of the Concentrator to repair the tub. They used OH crane to remove drum to set the magnetic rougher drum on ball mill floor cover. The cover became stuck to bottom of drum. MMG jumped on 5ft pry bar placed between cover & drum (@ angle ~4-5" from ground), when cover released, EE injured right foot.
Employee was using a utility knife to cut zip ties when they slipped and cut their right thumb which required sutures.
28 de agosto de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee was walking outside of the unload pocket when they stepped into a wash-out injuring their lower back.
29 de julio de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using brass punch to remove rod screen arm bearing. During this activity a piece of the punch broke off hitting employee's tooth. The employee did not visit a dental office until 9/10/25, and at which time, the tooth was repaired. The office visit summary wasn't received until 9/16/2025
9 de julio de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employees were positioning a roll crusher roller when the load shifted causing the roller to strike the injured employee's right foot resulting in three broken bones.
23 de junio de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoTRANSPORTE SIN MOTOR
Employee was pushing a 55 gallon grease drum with a drum cart when the tire struck a bolt in the grating causing the employee to hit their ribs on the cart handle. The employee was evaluated on June 23rd and returned to work without restrictions. The employee was seen again on June 27th and was then placed on restrictions as a result of the injury.
5 de mayo de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee was in the process of installing the lock ring on a 240 ton haul truck tire when the ring snapped into place causing the clamp to make contact with the employee's right index finger resulting in a laceration.
6 de febrero de 2025MN · Metal/No metálicoAyudante de mecánicoMAQUINARIA
Employee was holding a bolt with the left hand and started to use an impact wrench to loosen the bolt. The bolt head began to spin in the hand resulting in a laceration of the left middle finger requiring sutures.
8 de noviembre de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee was opening a sliding steel pocket door to the complete open position when they pinched their right pinky finger between a latch and the door frame.
16 de septiembre de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Worker was working on installing a driveline on a DR412i equipment. One side was connected and the other end of the driveline fell. Worker's hands were trapped between driveline and pumps. Worker removed both hands after getting pinched adding to the injury. Worker climbed out of pump area and off the machine.
26 de agosto de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee pinched the right thumb between a pipe support and existing steel structure resulting in a fractured thumb.
23 de agosto de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoENFERMEDADES OCUPACIONALES DE LA PIEL
United Taconite LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
EE was working in a hot, humid and dusty environment. Employee noticed a rash forming. The employee initially thought it was chafing or possibly a heat rash. It was later determined that the employee had touched epoxy paint that had not fully cured. The paint was on tank wall panels that the employee had been working around. rash only, no other conditions or symptoms.
23 de agosto de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoENFERMEDADES OCUPACIONALES DE LA PIEL
United Taconite LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas
EE was working in a hot, humid and dusty environment. Employee noticed a rash forming. The employee initially thought it was chafing or possibly a heat rash. It was later determined that the employee had touched epoxy paint that had not fully cured. The paint was on tank wall panels that the employee had been working around. Rash only, no other conditions or symptoms.
22 de agosto de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using hammer and chisel to remove a carbide insert when a piece of metal broke from the chisel and punctured the inside of the left wrist and becoming embedded beneath the skin.
19 de agosto de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoCapataz de planta de preparación, Supervisor, Supervisor de planta de molienda, Supervisor de hornoTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While discussing the next shift's work with other contractors, a piece of refractory fell from near the top of the stack, striking employee directly on the top of EE's hard hat, knocking EE unconscious. EE regained consciousness and was transported to hospital. EE has a fractured skull and cheek bone.
Injured was walking on uneven floor grating when they tripped and fell to their knees.
12 de julio de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
EE fell and landed on their right wrist while trying to avoid a light fleet vehicle that was backing up to retrieve tow slings. EE received a splint during the ER visit.
6 de junio de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Employee was mounting haul truck tire on a five piece rim when EE pinched the index and middle finger of right hand between the lock ring and the bead seat of the tire resulting in a break of the bones on the tip of the right middle and index fingers.
30 de mayo de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
Employee got a piece of slag in their right eye while a nearby employee was using a grinder.
6 de mayo de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was in the process of hauling a used troughing roller to a flat bed truck when they dropped the roller on their right hand resulting in a laceration.
1 de mayo de 2024MN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaOTRO
Employee was installing insulation on roof. One employee was handing a piece of 4x8 to EE when the wind came up and blew it up and hit EE and knocked EE to the roof.
28 de diciembre de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoINCENDIO
Employee used a personal lighter to burn off a loose thread from their coveralls when the chemical being used for belt maintenance ignited resulting in a burn to the hand.
19 de noviembre de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee tripped while taking measurements which resulted in falling and cutting the employee's left knee requiring stitches.
10 de octubre de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte
Employee was assisting in positioning some steel channel in a storage location. As the channel was being moved, the employee pinched the left thumb between the two pieces resulting in a hairline fracture.
29 de agosto de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
EE was chipping concrete. While chipping, EE felt material enter the right eye.
27 de junio de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was lifting a 5' lining bar weighing approximately 20 lbs. when they dislocated their right shoulder. The affected employee has a previous history of right shoulder issues which includes previous dislocations.
17 de mayo de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
EE was working near conveyor belt 10 as the vacuum truck operator. The employee was walking back to the vac truck and tripped on a rock causing EE to fall and land on EE's shoulder. EE dislocate EE's right shoulder
9 de mayo de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoHERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Employee was using a 1/2" drive torque wrench and while in the process of torqueing bolts and felt discomfort in the right elbow. Employee was given a sling at the ER visit.
6 de marzo de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMAQUINARIA
A Maviro employee was performing HPWB operations at the United Taconite mine, when a 10K PSI dump valve failed to properly dump water and cause the injured employee to lose their balance and hit the back right side of their head on the hand rail behind them.
1 de febrero de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado/operador de trituradora, Operador/trabajador de alimentador de bandejaRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
EE was walking outside and slipped on a snow packed road, fell and landed on their shoulder causing a dislocation of the left shoulder.
24 de enero de 2023MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoTRASTORNOS (TRAUMA REPETIDO)
Employee was cutting a rubber hose with a battery-powered, handheld cutoff tool. The wheel caught and kicked the tool back causing the cutoff wheel to cut through the employee's leather work glove and into their left wrist. Resulting injury required 7 sutures.
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
While placing a scaffolding section in 4c crusher base, employee pinched their right pinky finger between the scaffolding section and some rocks at the bottom of the base. Resulting laceration required 2 sutures.
21 de noviembre de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Mechanic's hand was briefly pinched between a hydraulic shovel roller assembly and the shovel frame during installation. Contact occurred when the assembly being installed unexpectedly pivoted upward while the mechanic's hand was on top of it. Nondisplaced fracture of the second metacarpal bone, right hand.
5 de noviembre de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Operator misstepped off of last rung while descending from 8 yard loader. Did not fall due to having 3 points of contact but abrupt motion caused acute lower back pain.
22 de septiembre de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Mechanic was installing adjustment ring for crusher and trying to position an inner spring bolt that was stuck/hung up. Bolt released and dropped downward, pinching the employee's right hand pinky finger.
United Taconite LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo
Welder was releasing a plate magnet when their ring finger was caught in a pinch point between the handle and body of the magnet, resulting in an open non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx.
14 de julio de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoTécnico de control de calidad, Técnico de laboratorio, Auxiliar de laboratorioMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Electrician was diagnosed with trigger thumb of the right hand. No specific incident, developed over time.
23 de abril de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoAlmacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavadoMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Employee was working near the pellet furnace double-dump dust valves when an unexpected hot dust cloud contacted employee in the face.
15 de marzo de 2022MN · Metal/No metálicoEncargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campoRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee's foot slipped on last rung while descending ladder. Their foot landed awkwardly; they twisted their ankle resulting in a sprain.
8 de noviembre de 2021MN · Metal/No metálicoObrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de minaRESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Employee tripped on uneven concrete and sprained their right ankle.
30 de octubre de 2021MN · Metal/No metálicoConductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporteTRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
While backing into spotted shovel bucket, the tail of production truck made contact with shovel bucket. The operator reported discomfort in their neck and was transported to the clinic for evaluation. After evaluation, the operator was prescribed physical therapy for a neck strain.
24 de julio de 2021MN · Metal/No metálicoMinero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parteMANEJO DE MATERIALES
Operator was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, same area of multiple previous hernias. Employee felt pain when they attempted to open the Kiln Preheat door.
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