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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220200520004 · 02/19/2020 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

A mechanic was cutting a zip tie off a wire harness with a razor. When EE broke the zip tie the blade slipped, striking EE's hand. This resulted in a laceration between the left thumb and pointer finger. The employee received 8 stitches and was restricted from using EE's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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