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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041890034 · 07/01/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
82
Mine experience
33.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE 2ND RUNG OF A LADDER TO REMOVE THE I-BEAM SUPPORT OF A DOVETAIL (TRUCK BED). DURING THE LAST CUT THE I-BEAM STRAP PEELED AWAY, KNOCKING HIM OFF THE LADDER. WHEN FALLING, HE ATTEMPTED TO BREAK THE FALL BY PLACING HIS LEFT HAND DOWN & BROKE 2 BONES IN HIS WRIST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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