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MACHINERY

220032470019 · 09/02/2003 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
IMC Global Inc
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

EE WAS CAD WELDING GROUND BED. WHEN LIGHTING WELD CHARGE BLEW OUT AT TOP OF MOLD. PART OF THE CHARGE SHOT INTO LEFT GLOVE RESULTING IN BURNS. WELD WAS SET WITH RIGHT HAND. ALL PPE WAS IN PLACE I.E. LEATHER GLOVES, FARE SHIELD, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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