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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220151760035 · 06/10/2015 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was performing pre-shift inspection on haul truck, checking under engine for leaks, when a pair of pliers fell from the engine compartment and hit the employee on the safety glasses. Initially employee refused treatment, but called while on scheduled days off, 6/14, complaining of neck pain. Ongoing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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