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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220260230015 · 01/20/2026 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Intrepid Potash Inc
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE received 2 stitches to Left cheek. During attempts to remove a worn bit from cutter head, a punch hammer dislodged and struck Left side of face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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