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FIRE

220183600023 · 11/16/2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

While cutting out a broken liner on the SAG2, a rubber lined ""pulp lifter"" began to smoke and caught fire. May Day was called, plant evacuated. The fire exceeded the 30 minute time frame, MSHA notified by phone. Fire put out by rotating the mill and spraying with water. No injuries, minimal damage.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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