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MACHINERY

220062220017 · 08/06/2006 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

Assisting in changing out a section a tailing piping. He was using a 1"" impact wrench to remove bolts from the flange. The impact wrench slipped off of the bolt head. This caused the employee to lose his balance and he used his left hand to catch himself. This resulted in a laceration of his left palm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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