# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `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:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*