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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073480004 · 11/16/2007 · Mosaic Fertilizer LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer LLC
Mine
0800835

Narrative

While attempting to un-hook a 35 ton crane head-ache ball (100lb) which was connected to the rail load-out conveyor belt guard, the guard was just lowered from an upper level. When the mechanic attempted to un-hook the ball it shifted pinching hand between the ball and guard. Treated as 1st aid until placed on restricted duty 12/10/07

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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