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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112070042 · 07/22/2011 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

3 emp. were replacing a broken cable. All emp. were on their knees on the deck in front of spring box assembly. One emp. was using a 3' bar to hold the cable bolt in place. Another emp. place the wrench on the nut on top of the cable bolt to loosen it. As the emp. pulled the wrench the bar came out of the spring box and came into contact with the other emp. left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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