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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111040018 · 04/11/2011 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
8
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Six employees removing a falk coupling. The broken hub in the falk coupling was loose inside of the coupling hat. Employees had a plan to stay out of the line of fire. Emp. that was injured got in the line of fire. The broken hub inside fell out and rolled onto employees right leg. Emp. received a laceration and 2 puncture wounds. Emp. taken to the ER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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