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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082240042 · 07/29/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Three inch water pump had been cavitating causing the water to heat up inside the pump. When the hoses were disconnected it sprayed hot muddy water which caused first and second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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