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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081290005 · 05/06/2008 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee became agitated and tossed a bolt onto a bolter. The bolt ricocheted back and struck him on the nose, causing a laceration. Employee went to company doctor and recieved 10 stitches. Release back to work a full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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