All MSHA-reportable accidents at Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc operations in 2018. Fatalities appear first.
EE was removing a roller on UG belt conveyor, right hand was on top of the structure rail. As EE was pushing the roller with EE's left hand, the roller slipped & rolled onto EE's little finger of EE's right hand, pinching/cutting the tip of the finger. EE wearing gloves at the time of injury. EE taken to clinic & received 4 stitches, antibiotic, pain med & placed on restrictions.
Employee pulled up to the work zone in forklift to help cherry picker remove material from Level 1. Employee was helping with the outrigger set, heard a clank and someone yell to run. Guard rail was knocked loose by the picker and fell, striking shoulder and forearm.
Emp #1 was operating a ramcar & was parked behind a miner. Ramcar lights were off while ore was being loaded. Emp. #2 was driving another ramcar in reverse, approaching the miner with trailer lights off. Emp #2 didn't see Emp #1 being loaded behind the miner & bumped Emp #1 ramcar. Emp taken to Er per request. Prescription given for pain. Emp. back to work with no restrictions.