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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220171000008 · 03/31/2017 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a machete to cut Invasive plants in a wetland area. Employee stumbled in muddy terrain causing the machete to come in contact with left knee cap. Employee received approximately a one inch laceration as a result from this impact.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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