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220180600021 · 02/27/2018 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
120
Mine experience
8.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0800903

Narrative

6 man crew was planting vegetation in 18"" of water. Worker was bit on left side by an alligator. Pre-job inspection showed no alligator presence. Spotter in place did not see gators until incident occurred. Employee taken to emergency room treated for injury on left hand, significant damage to thumb. Also cuts on torso under left arm and abrasions on back and stomach.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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