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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220261980005 · 07/13/2026 · Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mosaic Company
Operator
Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC
Mine
0801183

Narrative

Conditions - clear, sunny, hot. Occurred on the second level of the South Fort Meade Plant on the grated walk ways. Employee was tasked with cleaning the plant using a hose. The hose was kinked, employee yanked on the hose a few times to loosen it, once it loosened the employee lost EE's footing and backed into an electrical box. Damage/Impairment - minor back strain

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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