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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220142940015 · 10/09/2014 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While employee was using a pipe wrench to loosen bolts he felt a slight pull in his lower back. Employee was taken to clinic for lower back pain. Employee was diagnosed with a Lumbosacral Strain. Employee was placed on restricted work schedule (light duty). Employee did not report for light duty for 3 days due to pain in lower lumbar.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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