HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Start: 07/07/2020

220201970006 · 07/07/2020 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury: DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Occupation: Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part: FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost: 7
Mine experience: 1.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine: 0200144

Narrative

EE was ball charging #12 mill. EE found the ball bin was plugged with seized 3 1/2 inch steel balls. EE attempted to dislodge the plug by throwing a freed steel ball up the chute. EE's hand came into contact w/the steel chute plate. EE fractured the pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown