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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043270048 · 11/11/2004 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
52
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

After installing dump cylinders on the lower doors of a Supra Haul Truck, the employee was removing a support that was in place to keep the lower door from falling. When the support was removed, the door fell and struck the employee on the right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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