United Taconite LLC safety activity

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 walking outside of the unload pocket when they stepped into a wash-out injuring their lower back.

Worker put left index finger in between wheel and steel on cooler resulting in a contusion.

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

Employees were positioning a roll crusher roller when the load shifted causing the roller to strike the injured employee's right foot resulting in three broken bones.

Employee was pushing a 55 gallon grease drum with a drum cart when the tire struck a bolt in the grating causing the employee to hit their ribs on the cart handle. The employee was evaluated on June 23rd and returned to work without restrictions. The employee was seen again on June 27th and was then placed on restrictions as a result of the injury.

Employee was in the process of installing the lock ring on a 240 ton haul truck tire when the ring snapped into place causing the clamp to make contact with the employee's right index finger resulting in a laceration.