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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042390015 · 08/11/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
32.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was issuing explosives from the main powder magazine. He lifted 3 boxes weighing approximately 36 lbs. each. As he lifted the fourth box he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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