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POWERED HAULAGE

220052550020 · 08/16/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Hoist brakes on shovel did not hold dipper as it was loading the truck. The dipper fell and struck the bed of the truck, raising the bed into the air and jarring the truck driver. NOTE: Employee continued to feel pain, therefore he was sent for re-exam. This exam revealed a need for physical therapy elevating this incident from first aid to medical treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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