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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072190003 · 08/05/2007 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STEAM
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
Mine
2900802

Narrative

Employee received 1st and 2nd degree burn to left hand and forearm from hot water and steam while removing a plug on the back of the water strainer on a miner. Went to ER and placed on restrictive duty, pain meds given, and anti inflamatories. Sees company doctor on 8/7/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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