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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042300010 · 08/11/2004 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

ATTEMPTING TO PULL SLACK FROM TAKE-UP TO MAKE BELT SPLICE. CHAIN HOOKED UNDER GUARD CAUSING IT TO FLIP UP AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN MOUTH, LACERATING LIP AND CHIPPING TOOTH. STITCHES REQUIRED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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