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273,095
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Years on record
2000–2026
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November 11, 2025 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Was bending over and twisting when serving a telehandler to install a plastic cover that allows access to the HVAC box as EE had just finished servicing the blower motor. Felt pain in EE's lower back, very similar to a back injury a year or so ago. called triage, ice and ibuprofen. but EE elected to see doc. EE went to Do con 11-12-25 and was taken off work through 11-19-25.

November 1, 2017 MN · Metal/Non-Metal trespasser OTHER
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC · Unclassified, insufficient data

11/1/17 of a deceased person on proper of the mine. The deceased person was a trespasser on the property, and had no connection to any mining activity.

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