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MACHINERY

220021120064 · 04/16/2002 · Mississippi Potash Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mississippi Chemical Corp
Operator
Mississippi Potash Inc
Mine
2900175

Narrative

EE WAS USING THE DRILL PRESS TO DRILL OUT A BEARING. THE DRILL BIT HUNG UP CAUSING THE BEARING TO SPIN AROUND. THE DRILL BIT BROKE & THE BEARING FLEW OFF & HIT HIM IN THE LEFT PALM. 4 STITCHES REQUIRED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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