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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170540017 · 02/13/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee bumped an unsecured pipe stand (4"" wide by 8' tall) while closing a valve. The pipe stand fell over striking another mechanic on the hard hat and knocking that EE to the ground. The next day EE complained of pain in knee. Was given restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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