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MACHINERY

220083040010 · 10/27/2008 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee felt minor irritation in right eye while at work but didn't report to supervisor until he was driving home and the pain increased. He states he did use grinder earlier that day and thinks he may have got an object in right eye. He went to company doc and eye doc where imbedded metal was removed from his rt eye and antibiotics were prescribed. Released to full duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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