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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220230760007 · 03/08/2023 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
327
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Nutrien LTD
Operator
PCS Phosphate Company Inc
Mine
3100212

Narrative

Fuel technician fell 3 to 4 feet to the sand while fueling a Bulldozer. Policy was not followed; dozer was not shut down and key removed. Bulldozer operator seated inside cab bumped the forward shifter casing the Bulldozer to move 6 inches forward. Fuel technician did not follow proper egress and climbed the Bulldozer track from the rear of the machine.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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