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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122630020 · 09/13/2012 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

Employee was pulling screen panel with a 1 Ton come along chain hoist. As the screen panel pulled free from its bindings, the employee continued to crank the handle of the hoist. When the screen panel finally pulled free, it did so suddenly, causing the employee to over pull the handle and his elbow made contact with the screen.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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