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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063280029 · 11/17/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2901882

Narrative

While installing new launders beween the 3 & 4 flotation rows, a hydraulic ram and spacer were being used to expand sections into place. The spacer kicked out from the jack and struck the employee on the right eyebrow, close to the nose, required 3 sutures to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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