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MACHINERY

220051780103 · 05/18/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing a hardened bushing by making a cut in it. When the bushing relieved it shattered and a piece struck him in the hand, cutting his left index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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