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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160900010 · 03/28/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
35
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was loosening a bolt from a discharge hose when the wrench slipped, and EE fell on their back. EE's hand hit the water hose valve, cutting and fracturing pinky finger. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with acute back strain and fractured pinky, taken off work pending follow up with orthopedic specialist. CURRENTLY ONGOING

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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