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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220163050027 · 10/17/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
65
Mine experience
3.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee missed a step on a ladder and then noticed knee popped a few times. Employee initially refused treatment, but at end of day noticed swelling on knee. Employee went to the ER, referred to orthopedic specialist and taken off work. Specialist released employee to full duty 10/26/16.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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