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MACHINERY

220081610032 · 06/01/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
94
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

When the shovel released the swing brakes, the dipper opened dropping material on the dovetail. Initially, the driver thought she was ok, but about 2:15 a.m. called her supervisor, complaining of back pain. She was taken to the ER, diagnosed with lower back strain, and taken off work until seen by her personal physician. ONGOING

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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