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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051920012 · 06/17/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a 100 lb. slide wrench. He was trying to wrap a strap around the wrench so the jib crane could lift it into the bed of the service truck. The employee felt a pain in his groin area a short time later. The incident was not accepted as an industrial injury until 06/27/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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