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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100430007 · 02/10/2010 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
23
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

EE was uncoupling a Vogelsang trailer mounted pump from the MS4 truck as the hitch cleared the ball the trailer tongue begin to move sideways away from the ball. EE realized the jack was falling and jumped backwards. As he landed he came down on his right ankle rolled. EE was taken to the Front Gate to be checked out and transport to the ER. Diagnosed with a broken right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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