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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220070860038 · 03/17/2007 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
57
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Tech was climbing up back of 637 Scraper between transmission and rear fender to change a pump. Tech had grease on bottom of foot and he slipped and fell backwards. As he turned to catch himself, he fell to the ground approx 4 feet. He fractured his left wrist trying to catch himself.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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