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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073180029 · 10/31/2007 · Compass Minerals America Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
Operator
Compass Minerals America Inc.
Mine
1600358

Narrative

EE was cutting skirting strips out of conveyor material using a utility knife. After cutting the material the EE stood up & noticed he had a small piece of belt left to cut. The EE picked up the belt & cut the piece of belt. The knife sliced through the bet & cut the employee above his right knee. He was brought to local clinic & received 5 stitches. Release w/no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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