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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092820028 · 07/16/2009 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
24
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

While three mechanics were loading a torch box onto a flatbed truck, one mechanic heard a pop in his left arm near the bicep resulting in a ruptured bicep tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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