# OTHER
> MSHA accident `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:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
- **Mine:** [0800903](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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. 

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*