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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081420006 · 05/18/2008 · Mosaic Fertilizer LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Two mechanics were tightening the bolts on the 14 pit pile gun. One was tightening the nut and the injured employee was holding the bolt head. The wrench slipped, causing injured employees wrench to lunge forward, pinching finger between flange and wrench.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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