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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220130450016 · 02/11/2013 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

2 EE replaced broken spider 605 log. When completed, inspected tail bearing of log shaft. Bearing worn on bottom; rotated to top side. To rotate it 180 degrees, shaft lifted to replace bearing housing. Come-along used to lift shaft. 1 employee lifted bearing housing put it on shaft, aligning four bolts. Log off center lifted repeatedly. Part weighs 100 pounds. EE felt pain in back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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