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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220211900009 · 07/02/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
98
Mine experience
16 years

Operator

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

Narrative

At approx. 1428, a tire repair employee was working on the #1 tire of the 552HT. As the employee was coming down the 4ft stairs, they felt their ankle roll on the 2nd to last step. The employee grabbed the handrail with their left hand but still impacted the ground on their right shoulder. Employee felt discomfort in the shoulder area and reported incident to area supervisor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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