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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091240010 · 04/22/2009 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
37
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A mechanic was attempting to adjust the governor on a welding machine. As the mechanic was loosening a nut on the governor linkage, the wrench slipped off the nut and the fan struck the mechanic's left hand third and fourth fingers.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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