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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220201210018 · 04/29/2020 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The operator was adding DE (Diatomaceous Earth) to the tank. The operator had removed two bags, and on the third bag, the operator reached up to slide the bag off the stack, and the employee caught the bag with their left arm, felt a pop, and lost strength.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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