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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Employee was removing the rubber casing from conveyor belt steel cables using a hook knife. The hook knife slipped off the cable striking employee just above the right knee.

Electrician cut the palm of their hand with a utility knife when it slipped after cutting a plastic zip tie.

Mechanic chipped their front tooth when the tool they were using to change a screen panel slipped and hit them in the mouth.

Mechanic was working on man basket of a dozer and was struck in chin by a bar trying to free locking pin, 3 sutures were required.

EE was using a pocketknife to cut a zip tie holding a pair of cut resistant gloves together. The pocketknife cut through the zip tie and contacted the EE's left middle finger resulting in a minor laceration. Two sutures were required.

EE was removing a bearing race off a shaft. The race was first cut with a grinder and then the EE attempted to split the race with a chisel and hammer. While removing the race, a small piece of shrapnel struck the employees left palm. Medical treatment was required to remove the foreign object on 5/14/2018.

Employee was using a 2' sleever bar to align bolt holes. Sleever bar slipped out of bolt hole causing employee to fall to right. Employee struck guarding latch below the employee with left arm pit at the same time employee's fall protection caught. Employee sustained a cut to left arm pit needing stitches.

A non-employee trespasser was found dead hanging in a tree by a city of Eveleth employee. Death was ruled a suicide by ligature hanging. This is an inactive area of the mine adjacent to the City of Eveleth. Eveleth Police Dept. ICR# 17086466.

The EE was installing a wing shroud on a dozer. While attempting the pound the keeper pin in place, the ee hit the pin and glanced off hitting left index finger with the hammer. The ee was sent into the clinic and received two sutures. Risk 1. Low

A piece of channel iron got caught on expanded metal. The worker used a Johnson bar to pry the channel free. The channel sprung up and struck arm causing a laceration.

EE was installing a 3/8" tubing adaptor with a 3/4" combo wrench in a tight awkward position. As EE was torquing the adaptor into place the wrench slipped & EE's hand hit the orifice plate handle on the orifice plate on the primary air.

Injured EE was tying a piece of rebar back into place after moving it to clear a concrete wall form. As EE was pulling the tie wire tight, the pliers slipped free, striking EE in the upper right side of mouth/face. This resulted in the upper, second tooth to the right from center, tooth being chipped and loosened.

The EE was removing a pin from a bore on a haul truck. When the pin cleared the bore it shifted downward pinching the mechanics thumb between the tool and the pin resulting in sutures.

Working at crushing site outside. Employee was removing jacket from prox cord with a utility knife when the knife slipped and caught middle finger.

Injured employee was working with partner installing Classifier flights. She was using a 3/8" allen wrench to hold bolt head while partner used a 3/4" impact gun to tighten nut. The nut seized causing the allen wrench to rotate resulting in the employees index finger being pinched between the wrench and the flight shoe. The distal 3/4" of the right index finger was crushed.

The EE was tightening a large bolt when he felt a pain in his calf. He was brought to medical services and was diagnosed with a calf strain.

Maintenance Mechanic cut his knuckle while removing a seal on a pump shaft. The cut required three sutures.

Employee was using a razor knife to open 5 gallon cans of grout. The knife slipped, cut his forearm resulting in stitches.

Injured was removing section of cast liner in side rod mill. As he was striking the bottom of the casting to break it loose an approx 12"x18"x5" piece of the top of the liner broke off and fell approx 4 feet striking the employee on the top of his left foot. The piece weighed an estimated 75 lbs. Employee was wearing work boots with metatarsal protection.

Employee was trying to install a wedge with a hammer that was holding a furnace hood door when he missed and struck his left middle finger. The employee was sent to the medical facility where he received three sutures.

The injured employee was cutting up cardboard boxes when he cut himself in the thumb with a utility knife, he received 7 sutures.

Two employees working to remove demister door on east side of line 2 grate return level using pry bar. The pry bar slipped from employee's hand hitting other employee in the mouth resulting in laceration requiring 4 stitches.

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.