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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220100340014 · 01/30/2010 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. was spotting bits on miner. He was using a raw hide brass hammer and bit wrench, as he was coming down to hit the bit wrench, the outside of his hand between the knuckles and wrist came in contact with another bit. Sent to ER. Positive X-Ray for fracture, placed on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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