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MACHINERY

220052140023 · 07/25/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee cut and fractured left thumb when a socket broke and contacted finger while working on an engine, sent to clinic. He was working on a haul truck engine removing the rear aftercooler bolts using an impact gun and a wobbly socket. The socket came apart-striking his left thumb causing a laceration and a fracture of the thumb bone. He received stitches and a splint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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