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MACHINERY

220033290020 · 11/21/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
25.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Mitsubishi Corp & Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

WHILE INSTALLING THE TRACK ON THE 34 SHOVEL, EMPLOYEE WAS SPOTTING THE SHOVEL AND WAS STRUCK IN THE CHEST AREA BY A PIECE OF METAL. THE PIECE CAME OFF THE TRACK OR IDLER. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ABOUT 30 FEET AWAY. HE REMOVED THE METAL AND WAS TAKEN IN FOR TREATMENT, RECEIVED STITCHES AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WORK THE NEXT DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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