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MACHINERY

220111710025 · 06/16/2011 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801117

Narrative

Employee was using a 1"" drive impact wrench un-bolting a flanged coupling on a 24"" joint of pipe. He was loosening the nut when it flew out of the socket striking the employee on the right side of his face above his lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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