# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220000550008` · 02/14/2000 · White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** White Springs Ag Chems Inc dba Nutrien 
- **Mine:** [0800798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800798)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD STEPPED UP ON THE PUMP PEDASTAL TO UNHOOK THE CHAIN THAT WAS USED TO SET A NEW MOTOR IN PLACE. HE WAS HOLDING ON WITH HIS LEFT HANDAND USED HIS RIGHT HAND TO UNHOOK THE CHAIN AND PULL TOWARDS HIM. WHEN THE CHAIN HOOK PASSED OVER THE CHERRY PICKER BLOCK HOOK, IT FLIPPED TOWARDS THE EMPLOYEE HITTING AND CHIPPING HIS LEFT FRONT TOOTH.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*