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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083080016 · 10/21/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was installing a dipper stop; as he lifted it to install it he felt his wrist pop. He was taken to his doctor, diagnosed with a sprain, given a soft splint and referred to an orthopedic specialist. He was also given a prescription for pain and a 5 lb restriction for his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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