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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220180530007 · 01/31/2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

An electrician was working when a grease line pressurized by an air pump blew striking the hand and covering employee in grease. The employee was evaluated and released. On 2/8/2018, the employee returned to work from scheduled days off. On 2/11/2018, the employee's duties were modified to accommodate the continued pain in the hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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