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MACHINERY

220131090016 · 04/08/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was grinding with a 4"" grinder at a 45 degree angle on a corner of the supports for the dryer feeder at the crystal plant. EE was kneeling next to him when the grinder caught and jumped hitting the EE in the right forearm causing a 2"" laceration. EE was taken to hospital are received stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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