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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121740020 · 06/18/2012 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was in the process of changing the B4 belt drive assembly when the existing motor/gearbox mounting platform shifted causing the motor to strike him. EE was holding the ladder which was struck by the shifting motor. It struck him in the head and torso and knocked the EE into the hand railing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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