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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102150020 · 06/29/2010 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
9
Mine experience
13.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
Mine
3301993

Narrative

Employee was injured while removing metal screen from salt processing plant. The screen was stuck in position and he jerked on it and felt pain in his right wrist. He continued working his regular shift. It was finally determined on 7/27/10 that his wrist had a minor fracture and a cast was applied, forcing restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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