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MACHINERY

220112780014 · 09/29/2011 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Rock driller
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
WATER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

Helper and driller were washing the crew truck at the drill site. The helper was using a higher pressure washer to rinse the truck and did not see the drillers hand. He accidentally sprayed the driller's hand, resulting in a puncture wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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