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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081610049 · 06/08/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Miner was cutting messenger cable with bolt cutters. When he cut through the cable it recoiled back and hit him in the eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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