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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102010007 · 07/16/2010 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.37 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. hanging cable near the air door at main shop entrance when mud on the cable fell off and hit the left side of his face, the left side of the hard hat and safety glasses. The mud went around the edge of the safety glasses and into his left eye. Emp. taken to shop and eye wash was used to clean his face and eye. Emp. taken to Work Comp. doctor. Antibiotic prescription given

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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