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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080730008 · 03/10/2008 · 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801117

Narrative

While mechanic was replacing a conditioner gear box, employee was in the process of removing the last bolt with his fingers. The load shifted on the come-a-long, causing the bolt to pull up through the coupling, pinching his finger between the bolt and coupling.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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