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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043150042 · 11/09/2004 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON EQUIPMENT IN THE UNDERGROUND SHOP WHEN HE NOTICED THAT HE HAD A SLIVER IN HIS KNUCKLE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE MINE. EE REMOVED THE SLIVER WITH AN AWL 4-5 HOURS LATER. HE REPORTED IT AT THE END OF HIS SHIFT. IT WAS DECIDED TO TAKE EE TO THE LOCAL CLINIC FOR TREATMENT. IT WAS FOUND THAT HE HAD AN INFECTION REQUIRING MEDICATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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