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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220130140023 · 01/04/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
64
Mine experience
2.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was exiting the Copper Thickener underflow tunnel after taking a density reading of the thickener underflow. As the EE stepped off the stairs into the driveway he stepped on a hose causing his left ankle to roll. He was taken to a medical facility and diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and torn ligaments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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