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MACHINERY

220111920002 · 02/18/2011 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.37 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801183

Narrative

Mechanic was removing bolts from a hammer mill door utilizing a 3/4"" impact wrench fitted with a 3/4"" to 1/2"" adapter to accept the smaller socket. The adapter reportedly failed causing the socket to spin off the bolt head, striking the employee in the mouth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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