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MACHINERY

220041880035 · 06/27/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2901882

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HIT IN THE CHIN BY A PIECE OF STEEL THAT SPLINTERED OFF A GRINDING BALL. LACERATION REQUIRED 10 STITCHES. PLANT WAS DOWN, EE'S WERE ON TOUR. BALLS BECOME HOT & WHILE COOLING SOMETIMES HAVE PIECES SPLINTER OFF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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