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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220152950013 · 10/09/2015 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall down stairs
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STAIRS,STEPS-OUTSIDE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An employee slipped on the last step outside the control room of the Metcalf Concentrator. The employee stated that his right hand was on the hand rail and he was holding a 6"" sling in his left hand and making his was down the stairs. The employee also stated he felt a pulling sensation in his left leg as he was truing to balance himself when he slipped.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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