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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071990024 · 07/10/2007 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
79
Mine experience
7.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

Employee was pulling himself up to operate the 579 Blade when he slipped off of the bottom step, tried to catch himself, then felt a piercing pain in his bicep. He was taken in for an exam and diagnosed with a torn ligament, and is scheduled for surgery on 7/25/07. ONGOING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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