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Hibbing Taconite CompanyOperator

Controlled by Mittal-US Steel Canada-Cliffs Natural Resources
MSHA Operator ID: L02202
Fatalities
1
Total incidents
541
Mines on record
1
Period
—
For counsel + compliance teams

Get an email the moment a new MSHA-reportable accident lands at any mine on file under Hibbing Taconite Company. Useful for 105(c) defense intake, FMSHRC docket prep, and active client monitoring.

Top causes

  • FIRE1 fatality · 5 non-fatal
  • HANDLING OF MATERIALS178 non-fatal
  • SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON90 non-fatal
  • MACHINERY72 non-fatal
  • HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)58 non-fatal
  • DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)52 non-fatal

Incident timeline

2020
15
2019
21
2018
26
2017
26
2016
27
2015
21
2014
41
2013
33
2012
25
2011
19
2010
10
2009
9
2008
19
2007
31
2006
16
2005
29
2004
19
2003
20
2002
35
2001
23
2000
76 (1f)

Mines on record

Fatalities under this operator

1 recorded
Hibbing Taconite Company
Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A CRAWLER TRACTOR ON THE #1039 STOCKPILE IN THE MINE PIT. A FLASH FIRE OCCURRED. THE OPERATOR EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE BURNS AS HE EXITED THE OPERATOR'S CAB. INVESTIGATION CONTINUES. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 2 1/2 WEEKS IN THE BURN UNIT. ON NOVEMBER 2, 2000, MSHA WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE EXPIRED AT HOME.