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MACHINERY

220102210052 · 08/03/2010 · United Salt Carlsbad LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Texas United Corp
Operator
United Salt Carlsbad LLC
Mine
2901043

Narrative

EE & co-worker were cutting up an old elevator housing to be disposed of when sparks from cutting metal landed on right arm causing EE to move quickly, cutting right forearm on sharp piece of metal. Sutures were required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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