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FIRE

220033560085 · 12/11/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIGHT A TORCH WHEN A BALL OF FIRE IGNITED INSIDE THE SPACE CAUSING FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE AND HANDS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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