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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220180580015 · 02/13/2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Leaching operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
191
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

At approximately 1308, an employee was assisting with removal of mast pins. The employee was holding a brass knockout for pin removal. While removing the final pin, the mast shifted and landed on the employee's right hand resulting in lacerations to the middle fingers. Employee was taken to the clinic and received 5 stitches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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