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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220162640027 · 09/13/2016 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Contractor employee was loosening a nut on a U-bolt in order to remove a section of 3"" stainless steel pipe. The nut broke loose unexpectedly causing right forearm to strike the sharp edge of a water nozzle located on the bottom side of the pipe. This caused a cut that required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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