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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121460019 · 05/17/2012 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2901882

Narrative

While taking mill samples employee was lifting his 22 lb. sample bucket to take to the Met Lab and twisted his back the wrong way, causing pain in his lower back. He was taken to the ER, given and restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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