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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062550039 · 05/19/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
OTHER HEATING EQUIP,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
84
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 5/19 employee was poking the roaster when he jammed his wrist. He was able to return to work performing normal work duties. After several weeks, he continued to feel discomfort. Further ortho evaluation determined that surgery was recommended to correct the problem. Employee elected to have surgery and was taken off work on 9/8/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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