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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102290039 · 08/14/2010 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.71 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE replacing a hose fitting on #2 Crystallizer. EE needed to cut a short section of hose off. EE placed hose on handrail & used a knife to cut the hose against handrail. EE was in a crouched position, the knife slipped & cut his right thigh. It was cleaned & closed using 8 staples sutures at Carlsbad Medical ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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