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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113070017 · 10/31/2011 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. was spooling off new hoist rope on cable reel. Hoist rope socket got caught on axle of reel machine. Emp. lifted spool to get cable unhung. Emp. reached to grab rope with hand and rope sprung out. Wire rope hit emp. in upper lip. Emp. upper lip was cut and left front tooth was chipped.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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