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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061980053 · 07/10/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

Employee drove into a large mudhole and got his van stuck. He was going to hook up a strap to the van and proceeded to climb out the window backside and head first. According to witnesses, his leg/knee became entangled in the steering column when he fell out the window onto his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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