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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253370001 · 11/28/2025 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the process of installing a continuous miner bit insert using a brass hammer. A piece of the insert broke off and pierced the employees hand becoming embedded. Employee taken to the ER and given two prescription medications. EE was referred to a surgeon for removal of metal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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