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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220220900019 · 03/21/2022 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

The driller was using a hex tool wrench to remove a 2"" pipe fitting from the side inlet body. While pushing hard to break the fitting, the wrench slipped and EE's hand struck the drill mast. Wrong tool for the job was used. Driller had used a Hex tool wrench in place of a Pipe Wrench. Pipe wrenches ranging in size from 18 to 36"" were already on site. Incorrect Safety Glove worn.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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