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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220132690027 · 09/19/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
194
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was conducting post blast safety check when the material below him gave way. This resulted in the employee being engulfed with shot muck to waist. Mayday was called he was removed and transported to ER. He was diagnosed with a sprain to his knee. On going.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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