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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220112360004 · 08/20/2011 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. was using a 24"" pipe wrench to turn motor sheave to move output shaft of reducer. Emp. got his rihgt hand index finger caught between the wrench and bottom half of the guard. Emp. finger was smashed and cut. He will have surgery to repair on 08/24/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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