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MACHINERY

220130780015 · 03/13/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

EE was attempting to manually hold a ground strap that he was trying to bore strap lug to a bigger hole size with a drill press. As the bit made contact it pulled the strap along with his hand towards the side of the rotating drill bit. Removing the thumb nail. EE was taken to the ER and diagnosed with small fracture to his left thumb. EE was released with no restrictions

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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