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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100850004 · 03/23/2010 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE was walking across a salt build up, stepped on a weak spot with his left foot. There was void underneath the weak spot, concealing a pool of hot brine. The weak spot collapsed and the employee's left leg entered the brine, burning the area between the knee and ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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