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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212950027 · 10/20/2021 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was shoveling rock on 10/20, while shoveling employee felt a small pop on their wrist. Employee did not think much due to regularly popping joints. The morning after employee felt discomfort on their arm. While conducting similar work today, employee experienced pain when working. Employee then reported it to their supervisor, and was evaluated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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