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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220233330013 · 11/27/2023 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.35 years

Operator

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

Narrative

In Area 22 operator was walking back from mining face when EE tripped over miner cable falling backwards. Operator stuck arm out to brace the fall causing injury to right elbow. EE was diagnosed with a hairline radial head fracture to the right arm and a dislocated right elbow. EE was given prescription narcotics for pain and general anesthesia to reduce the elbow back in place.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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