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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211200015 · 04/22/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A mechanic was changing out bang-board liners on RP#6 conveyor on 04/22/2021 when they felt discomfort in their lower back. Employee didn't seek medical treatment for back pain until 04/25/2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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