# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231640012` · 06/06/2023 · Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mosaic Company
- **Operator:** Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc
- **Mine:** [2900802](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900802)
## Narrative

Employee was removing the lower mounting plate on the leaf spring when it was loosed it fell striking the employee's left hand ring finger causing a laceration. Employee was wearing gloves.

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