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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220170670020 · 02/28/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Haul truck had been towed to truck shop for repairs. Bed was raised using the hydraulic line from tow truck. While disconnecting the quick coupler to the hoist cylinder, the pressure in the hose caused the line to snap back striking EE in face. EE sustained lacerations and broken tooth.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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