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MACHINERY

220131960019 · 07/11/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

EE was using a 6"" angle grinder to cut a lifting eye from a steel beam when the cutting disc of the grinder broke causing the EE to lose control of the grinder. The grinder fell back onto the employees left arm causing lacerations to the arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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