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MACHINERY

220083450014 · 12/02/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was using a Die grinder to widen holes in a truck bed liner floor plate. The employee was bringing the tool up out of the hole when the grinder slid across the liner plate and hit his left knee causing a small puncture wound. He was treated and initially returned to full duty. At the present time the employee is under observation of a physician for infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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