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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130530009 · 02/19/2013 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Emp. was getting impact out of toolbox. The lid can be laid flat when opened to eliminate chance of falling. Employee left lid in upright position and when he reached for impact, the lid came down on employees left hand small finger. Employee did have gloves on at time of incident. Emp. taken to ER approx. 10 stitches to finger, fracture to tip and restrictions given.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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