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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211550023 · 06/02/2021 · Cyprus Tohono Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Cyprus Tohono Corp
Mine
0202579

Narrative

Employee twisted at the waist while lifting a HDPE pipe fusing machine and felt a dull burning pain in lower back. Employee was evaluated by a medical professional on June 6th and diagnosed with a lower back strain. The employee was placed on restricted duty from June 3rd to June 7th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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