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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220420017 · 02/09/2022 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A small crew was repairing a 6"" Carbon Pipe in the Moerenci Mill. With a crew member at each end of the pipe one member lost grip due to the wet conditions allowing the pipe to fall about 10"" striking the top of the thumb on the right hand. Causing a small laceration on the thumb.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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