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December 30, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee states he was to guide 9016 shovel back into stall 17, he was in the stall facing west when he claims to have slipped on the right strip of rubber belting used to protect the floor. He did not report the incident until 12/31/09, he sought medical treatment on 12/31/09, we are unable to accommodate his restrictions.

December 3, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee came down dust collector steps. Bottom step to ground level had uneven transition at ground level - it had been filled with crushed rock. Employee's boot slipped on bottom step to crushed rock area fracturing his right ankle.

May 6, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A BLOCK OUT FROM UNDER THE CRANE OUTRIGGERS AND SLIPPED ON LOOSE PELLETS. FELL TO THE GROUND AND FELT PAIN IN BACK AND GROIN.

April 15, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was removing plugs in preparation for loading blast holes. After he had removed one of the plugs, he turned on the "chip pile" to step down onto the roadway. As he stepped, his right ankle rolled. Employee reported that his bifocals contributed to poor depth perception as he stepped off the chip pile.

March 4, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING STAIRWAY IN THE MAINTENANCE SHOP AREA. EMPLOYEE DESCENDED DOWN THE STAIRWAY UNTIL HE REACHED THE LAST STEP LOSING HIS FOOTING & SLIPPING OFF OF THE LAST STEP STRIKING THE FLOOR RESULTING WITH A BRUISED LEFT KNEE & SORE BACK ON HIS LEFT SIDE. EMPLOYEE ALSO STATED THAT HIS LEFT SIDE RIBS HURT. EMPLOYEE WAS SENT TO VRMC TO BE CHECKED OUT.

February 9, 2009 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking down the concrete ramp, employee had his hands on the handrails at the time and stepped on some loose pellets and slipped and caught himself. Employee alleged that he injured his Lower back at this time.

December 26, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee sliped on ice, fell to knees twisting his lower back.

December 11, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was searching for hex mesh steel next to pile of rolled channel steel. He went to walk away when his pant leg snagged on the steel causing him to trip and fall on his right elbow.

June 17, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee stepped out of the doorway at the roof entry point and onto a wooden walkway constructed of spaced 2x4s. Two of the boards were broken covered with OSB board. She stepped on the board, which apparently slipped and she twisted her ankle.

April 16, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Pulling out screen on 2B4 primary screen to clean it. Using puller made to pull out screens, the screen tipped to one side causing him to fall back against 2A1 south finisher. The finisher had some rusty jagged metal which the employee fell against causing a laceration requiring 9 stitches. The employee is off work as of 4/17/08. Will file amended upon his return to work.

March 4, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee took vehicle to Lundgren Motors for vehicle repair. As he exited the drivers door he slipped and fell. Doctor visit of 3/13/08 indicates hair line fracture with restrictions of 5 lbs lifting. Next appointment is 3/27/08. We will need to file an amended copy at a later date once restrictions have been removed.

March 2, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Exited prod. truck at end of shift walked to coarse tails pocket. 20 ft from pocket slipped on ice fell on back. Feet came out from under him and he fell to ground. Employee will be off work for a few days depending on check with physician. He has wedging of th T6 vertebra or possible compression fracture.

February 15, 2008 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

twisted right knee on top step of access stairway of 9203 prod truck.Next step was onto the deck of the truck.he stepped up floor slipped twisting right knee.Sought treatment on 3/21/08 but told only to return to clinic if symptoms get worse.DR recommends surgery in June 2008. Will begin losing time when he has surgery

October 29, 2007 MN · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While pouring concrete, stepped backward, foot caught in wire mesh. Fell, twisted knee and jarred neck.

August 30, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE was putting the hose on vac truck and slipped and fell off wet back platform.

March 17, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Slid down the slope in drying windbox, left foot went in the hole, twisted left knee.

February 28, 2006 MN · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was going to the truck shop through door #8. He slipped on snow and ice at the door way and strained left knee. He continued to work since then with no restrictions no lost work days but has informed us that he is having surgery on 1/30/07 related to this incident. He begins losing time for this previous year's injury on 1/30/07.

September 10, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was changing a ripper tooth on 9231 D11. Used a 2-wheel cart, with the bottom lip of the cart used to pry up the bottom of the tooth to aid in alignment. Once aligned, a hammmer was used to drive the locking pin into place. When the pin set, the cart slid out, causing employee to lose balance & fall back, striking head against truck. Stitches were required.

September 8, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was performing PM on 9228 dozer. While loosening the filter with wrench he had to reposition himself to get better position to remove filter. His foot rolled back on track pad causing sharp pain in calf muscle. Employee was restricted in activity for one day before going on vacation for a week. Received physician notes on 9/22/05.

August 7, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping onto fuel truck when on the first step up (apprx 20" off the ground) he felt something tear in the muscles of his right knee. He had just finished fueling the 29 loader.

July 12, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Reported to work prior to start time. Went to unit 26 truck; placed lunch box on seat, then started to go back to operations office for job assignment. While walking felt he twisted his right leg on uneven ground in front of the electric shop. Felt pinch in calf and upper leg. Reported the problem later in the day.

July 5, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Operating backhoe under line 1 cooler when he thought a track was jammed. He exited the machine slipped on pellets felt strain in back. He has injured the same body part as previously in April 2002 and prior to that - it appears it is an aggravation of several old injuries.

July 5, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was working on 5R rod screen. He was handing screen panels to another employee and foot slipped on a cover. He caught himself before he fell. He felt a sharp pain in lower back.

March 16, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

Repairing hydraulic leaks on backhoe. Employee was working in compartment standing on catwalk. Fire supression system discharged in his face causing him to turn away & he apparently lost his balance & fell to the floor below approx. 5'.

January 3, 2005 MN · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Walking around pellet clinker spill, she slipped on pellets and fell to the same level. Spill due to chute and conveyor freezing. Lost time incident.

June 6, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ON ROOF TO INVESTIGATE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, EE STEPPED OVER ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, FOOT SLIPPED ON GRAVEL AND EE TWISTED KNEE, WILL HAVE SURGERY 11/22/2004.

May 15, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall from machine

REFUELING 9763 D9 CAT. FUEL LEAK OCCURRED ON TRACK. EE NOTICED LEAK, STEPPED OFF TRACK WITH RIGHT FOOT ATTEMPTING TO AVOID LEAK BUT LEFT FOOT SLIPPED ON LEAK RESULTING IN FALL. FELL ONTO LEFT THIGH. DEVELOPED HEMATOMA RESULTING IN MEDICAL TREATMENT WEEKS LATER.

March 7, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall onto or against objects

9526 PIT SERVICE TRUCK DIED. TOOK MAINT. TRUCK TO BONE YARD TO OBTAIN PART. TRIPPED & FELL INTO GONDOLA CAR WHILE LOOKING FOR PART. NO BED LIGHTS, POOR LIGHTING. NO TREATMENT/DIAGNOSIS UNTIL 4/8/04.

January 18, 2004 MN · Metal/Non-Metal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING OVER PARKING BERM BACK TO FUEL STATION WHEN FOOT CAUGHT COMING DOWN BACK SIDE OF BERM & GAVE WAY UNDERNEATH HIS WEIGHT. FOOT STAYED PUT WHILE REST OF BODY KEPT GOING-FELT LEG SNAP

December 22, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Taconite LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERFORMING PLANT CHECK WALKING DOWN PUMP ROW. SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF.

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