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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083050021 · 10/26/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
17
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

While installing a dust seal on a main shaft, the seal supports shifted causing the dust seal to fall, striking employee's right arm and hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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