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Employee was loosening case mount bolts from the frame to the case on 3C tails pump working in a bent over position he felt a strain in lower back. He was using a 3/4 inch ratchet with a 2 1/4 inch socket to loosen the bolts. Did not seek medical treatment (physicial therapy prescribed) until 11/16/09. Did not notify United Taconite of medical treatment until 11/17/09.

Unit 26 was replacing cracked turtle(cover plate) on 18 shovel, the shovel operator was assisting unit 26. Unit 26 noticed the operator's face /cheek had some blood on it. The EE was transported to the foreman's office and the 1st responder transported EE to E.R.

Employee repairing ball charging hose on 2A ball mill grabbed a 12 lb hammer to knock wedges out while doing so felt a pop in low right back. On 4/10/08 received Rcvid physician report of workability stating restrictions from 4/2/08 through 4/9/08. Restrictions ended as of 4/9/08. Employee did not work on 4/8 or 4/9 as these were normal days off work.

Employee felt muscle tightness torquing head bolts on rear engine of 9017 shovel. Felt tightness and soreness in arm next morning. He received diagnosis on 7/20 tendinitis and will start physical therapy next week for several weeks. He is also missing time as of 7/24/08.

Employee was straightening bolt for closing axle box door with channel lock pliers. Strained left wrist by overexertion. Since been diagnosed as tendonitis and physical therapy is scheduled

Employee was disconnecting 4ctails pump motor using wrenches - one in each hand. One wrench slipped and the left thumb was strained. Employee just recently sought treatment. Physician indicates surgery required to repair torn tendon.

Employee was cutting leather case for flashlight when the knife slipped, cutting the inside of his middle finger of left hand.

Working from a 45' lift at 30' above ground-replacing cables on an overhead door. While releasing the come-a-long welds on the T-iron broke, fell and struck employee's arm.

Employee was suing pipe wrench felt pain in upper arm. restrictor for 2 weeks begining 6/27/05.

EE WAS WORKING ON 9483 WITH COWORKERS, ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE PIN FROM SURE-STRIKE ATTACHMENT WHICH WAS OFF THE UNIT. WHILE EE WAS WALKING AWAY TO GET A LARGER HAMMER, A COWORKER CONTINUED TO HIT THE PIN WITH A HAMMER. A SMALL STONE CAME OFF THE PIN AND STRUCK EE IN THE KNEE. REQUIRED STITCHES.

In man basket at 9041 drill. Using 2 ft prybar to lever guide roller assembly on shaft. Felt pain in low center back. Has recurring back problems since 1988. Has OMT performed at physician office - chiropractic therapy.

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING APART A WOODEN PALLET WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER AND THE SLEDGE HAMMER HANDLE BROKE PUNCTURING EMPLOYEES RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THUMB & POINTER FINGER. PUNCTURE/LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

INJURED WAS WORKING WITH PARTNER REMOVING LINERS FROM CONCENTRATOR ROD MILL. WHEN HIS PARTNER LOST HIS FOOTING, THE BAR THEY WERE BOTH USING BECAME DISLODGE AND SPRANG BACK, STRIKING THE INJURED EMPLOYEE ACROSS THE FRONT OF HIS KNEE CAUSING BRUISING AND SWELLING.

REMOVING FITTING FROM "BAD ORDER" BRAKE, CHAMBER OFF UNIT 9261. WHILE REMOVING FITTING EMPLOYEE FELT MUSCLE PAIN, DIAGNOSIS RECEIVED 9/18/04.

DRILLING THRU MODIFIED VAVLUE HANDLE FOR KERK LOCK SYSTEM HANDLE WAS CLAMPED IN VISE ON DRILL PRESS TABLE. ALSO HOLDING HANDLE WITH ADJUSTABLE PLIERS HAND CAME OUT OF VISE FINGER CAUGHT.