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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210320017 · 01/13/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was working on operating the crane, when employee's coworkers were having issues setting the vetrola clamp. Employee went to assist with lifting of the clamp/pump. Employee used shoulder and back to hold it in place. The following day the employee felt pain in left leg which progressed to both legs over the weekend. The incident wasn't reported until 01/21/2021

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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