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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151210018 · 04/29/2015 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE was helping guide the removal of a large equip part and was focused on clearance in one direction and not on the position of his R hand. The equipment shifted unexpectedly, pinching the R palm. Stitches required to close wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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