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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042570095 · 09/02/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

WHILE HAMMERING ON THE LIP SHROUD WITH A 20 LB. LEVEL JACK, EMPLOYEE WAS STRADDLING THE ADAPTER WHEN A PIECE OF METAL HIT HIS LEFT KNEE, PUNCTURING AND PENETRATING APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES. HE WAS TAKEN TO HIS DOCTOR, GIVEN ONE STITCH TO STOP THE BLEEDING AND A PRESCRIPTION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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