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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220080510008 · 02/07/2008 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was knealing on a spare piece of rubber belt set up to cut out a 4""X 5"" piece. He was using a utility razor knife and the knife cleared the rubber and stabbed his right leg above the knee cap, causing a lacertation. Took emp. to company doctor where he recieved 4 stitches and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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