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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150960007 · 03/26/2015 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
215
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801117

Narrative

Employee was lifting and moving nitrogen compressed gas cylinders for a fire suppression system inside a dragline. The awkward positions due to tight conditions inside the dragline and the weight of the cylinder contributed to the employee straining his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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