# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Mitsubishi Corp & Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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