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September 20, 2023 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states that they were holding a 3lb hammer in right hand while holding a pin hammer with left hand. Pin hammer point was touching a brake pin. While making first strike with 3lb hammer the hammer missed the pin hammer head striking employee's left hand.

June 22, 2023 MN · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to adjust a pan chain of the stamler pan feeder. Two 1" nylon straps were attached to the pan and a come-along. Employee was ratcheting on come-along when the pan shifted causing the weight of the pan to rest on one of the nylon straps. This caused the nylon strap to break. The come-along struck employee in right rib area.

January 26, 2021 MN · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was using a knife to cut the tie wrap from around the block heater cord on personal vehicle, when the knife lacerated thumb requiring 2 stitches.

March 5, 2020 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employees were changing lip shrouds on a Shovel bucket. They were pounding on the old liner and a small piece of metal struck the employee in the abdomen causing a cut which required sutures.

August 11, 2019 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by flying object

An air hammer bit got stuck in the wall trying to relieve old concave liners from the primary crusher mainframe. A coworker hit the bit with a hammer, and the bit came free cutting EE's finger and stomach.

July 17, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was using a hammer while removing a motor fan and EE's hand struck a metal framework with a burr causing a laceration requiring sutures.

April 5, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pounding out a roller set from a frame and hit left fifth finger. On 4/10/2017, employee was diagnosed with a fracture and placed on restrictions.

February 6, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was using sledge hammer to break free plugged material from frozen flux bin. After, ee felt a pain and tingling sensation in lower abdomen. On 3/1/2017, ee was diagnosed with a hernia.

September 21, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal machinist HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using chuck wrench to loosen chuck on lathe to remove a part. Employee felt a strain in forearm. Employee saw a dr. on 9/26/2016 was placed on restrictions. Employee was diagnosed with forearm intersection syndrome.

August 24, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee aggravated a pre-existing condition in left hand. EE had surgery this day for trigger finger. EE was using a pry bar to remove an old insulator and felt a pop in hand.

January 26, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

An employee was cutting off an old hose from an air grinder and the utility knife slipped resulting in a cut to EE's left first finger. EE received one stitch.

March 25, 2015 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was cutting plastic cable tie with a utility knife, the knife slipped and punctured the web between the thumb and index finger of the right hand, resulting in a laceration approximately 3/4" long. He received four stitches.

February 13, 2014 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was helping to break up frozen chunks with a bar and pinched his finger between the bar & the chute edge. This resulted in a tuft fracture of the 4th finger, right hand.

November 8, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was holding air arc torch handle in left hand. With a screwdriver, he attempted to remove screw from handle. The screw was tight therefore, he applied force and the screwdriver slipped off the screw and punctured the web between his left thumb and forefinger. He received four stitches.

April 13, 2012 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Employee was removing pound-down skirting with a 4 lb hammer. He hit the trougher frame with the hammer and his second finger, left hand was between the trougher frame and hammer handle.

July 26, 2010 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

The employee was tightening bolts with a rachet and socket on the 34DL04 drill leveling jack pad. The socket slipped and the employee fell backwards catching himself with his left hand on a sharp edged rock. Employee received two stitches.

September 18, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was pulling a 15" wrench toward him at head level. The wrench slipped and hit him on the left side of the nose.

September 14, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Using a form clamp spring loaded to remove a concrete from. When ee went to push the clamp on spring was too tight, sprung back, jammed his shoulder.

October 6, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was cutting bands on a bundle of strap, when the bands were cut and broke free, the employee's hand continued upward and hit the iron rack above.

June 20, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Pushing and pulling on pipe wrenches on a 1" union.

October 19, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was securing equipment with chain and chain binder. When trying to lock chain binder, the pipe binder kicked back and hit the injured in the chin.

February 3, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE fractured left thumb when the bar EE was using to pry apart two mill rods which were frozen together, slipped when they broke apart and EE fell against one of the rods with hand. EE went to the doctor on 2/04/05 after thumb had swollen up over night. X-rays showed a fracture.

August 23, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was removing the inner race of a bearing from a crusher counter-shaft housing with a bar and hammer. He was holding the bar and a co-worker was hitting the bar with the hammer. He moved the bar while the co-worker swung the hammer and the bar bounced up striking his left cheek causing a laceration which required sutures.

February 16, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS STRUCK IN THE STOMACH WITH A PIECE OF METAL WHICH BROKE OFF A LIP LINER ON A SHOVEL BUCKET WHILE BEING KNOCKED LOOSE WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. THE PIECE NEEDED TO BE SURGICALLY REMOVE D AND REQUIRED STITCHES.

November 20, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED LACERATED HIS THUMB WHEN HE STRUCK IT WITH A HAMMER WHILE DRIVING A BOLT OUT OF THE CONVEYOR FRAME.

October 20, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED FRACTURED THE TIP OF HER LEFT THUMB WHEN SHE STRUCK IT WITH A HAMMER WHILE PUTTING ON A FILTER SECTOR CLAMP.

April 19, 2002 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED FRACTURED HIS LEFT THUMB WHEN HE HIT IT WITH A FOUR POUND HAMMER WHILE REMOVING A KEEPER FROM A KINGPIN.

November 12, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED LACERATED HIS RIGHT LITTLE FINGER WHEN HE PINCHED IT BETWEEN A RATCHET AND A METAL DOOR (LATE DR.'S REPORT)

October 10, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STRAINED HER UPPER BACK WHILE PRYING AN ACCESS DOOR OPEN WITH A SMALL BAR.

September 10, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STRAINED HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM WHILE LIFTING UP WITH A BAR ON A LINER.

August 14, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED PINCHED HIS LEFT RING FINGER BETWEEN THE ROTARY DRILL BIT AND THE DRILL BIT WRENCH HE WAS USING WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED FROM HIS HAND AND FELL ON HIS FINGER.

May 3, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Struck against a moving object

INJURED STRAINED HIS SHOULDER AND NECK WHEN THE PIPE WRENCH HE WAS USING SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO BE JARRED. INJURED DID NOT GOIN TO THE DR UNTIL 6-26. HE AGGRAVATED APREVIOUS OFF THE JOB (CAR A CCIDENT) INJURY WHICH REQUIRED FUSION SURGERY. HE WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON 7-20-01.

March 14, 2001 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Cleveland-Cliffs Minorca Mine Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING A FLOOR HOIST WITH A BAR WHENTHE TIP OF THE BAR BROKE OFF CAUSING A SUDDEN JARRING TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER.

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