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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220051990034 · 07/11/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was removing bolts with a 1/2 inch drive long handled ratchet and, while pullling on the ratchet in an awkward position, strained his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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