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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160350005 · 02/02/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
68
Mine experience
11.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was tasked to assist in the replacement of 2 hole liner for a drop box at the A side primary crusher. While in the process of lifting and handing the liner to another mechanic ee felt a sharp pain in left bicep. EE was taken to clinic for medical evaluation; tore left bicep; surgery required

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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