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MACHINERY

220171560031 · 05/25/2017 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Two emp were drilling a hole in the mine floor with a hydraulic drill. The drill bit caught causing 1 emp to stumble & lose grip on the handle of the drill. The drill spun causing emp hand to become caught in the hand guard with emp hand stuck on the trigger. This emp. fell into conveyor feeder. This emp. taken to dr. and placed on restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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