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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220132830417 · 10/07/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
107
Mine experience
1.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

Haul truck operator was stepping out of the cab for a smoke break, slipped on some rocks on the deck, and felt a pop in his knee, and felt pain. He waited about an hour later and reported to his supervisor. He was taken the ER, taken off work until he can see an orthopedic specialist. CURRENTLY ONGOING.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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