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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050900004 · 03/23/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

EE was attempting to close the cab door of the water truck when a gust of wind blew the door open. The force pulled on his right hand/arm which resulted in a fracture to his hand. (9/1/05: EE had surgery last part of June & has been off work since then. Unknown when he will be able to return.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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