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MACHINERY

220061290018 · 04/26/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a torch to remove a bolt on a ball mill in the west repair bay. He was holding the torch in his right hand and bracing the bolt with his left. The torch got too close to the bolt being cut and employee rolled torch away from bolt, and the flame ran down his left hand, burning the top inside of his left wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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