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MACHINERY

220112240031 · 08/04/2011 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. noticed red, swollen, red irritation on the left side of his navel on his stomach. He stated he was welding on ventilation fans the day before 8/4/11 and during the process a chip of slag or a ""pop"" of hot metal entered his shirt and he felt a burning sensation close to his navel. He went to the dr. and received an antibiotic. Emp. did not report injury until 8/5/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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