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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081150034 · 04/21/2008 · Asarco LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
19.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
Asarco LLC
Mine
0200826

Narrative

On 4-21/08. Employee mechanic was working on a motor for the # 5 rod mill in the mill building. He reported a 12 pound hammer fell from above striking him in the left upper arm. His arm was between the hammer and motor coupling. He sustained contusions to the upper left arm. On 4-22-08 employee reported to clinic to see doctor and became a restricted case.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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