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MACHINERY

220083230027 · 11/11/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Two employees were attempting to attach a mixer paddle to a hand drill. One employee was holding the paddle. When the paddle snapped into place, second employee inadvertently pressed the drill trigger and activated it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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