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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220121740021 · 06/18/2012 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.15 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 working on a ladder removing a pipe support when motor shifted; he was knocked from the ladder into the hand railing causing injuries to his leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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