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MACHINERY

220140080031 · 12/30/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cutting Q-decking (sheet metal) with a Metabo cutting tool and cutting disc. The tool ""kicked-back"" and the employee lost his grip. The cutting disc contacted his left index finger causing a 1 inch laceration. The employee was treated at the Morenci Urgent Care facility, received 6 sutures and released to return to work without restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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