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ENTRAPMENT

220222240003 · 08/03/2022 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
ENTRAPMENT
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

Three contract employees became stuck in the freight elevator. Electricians were called and they could not reset the elevator. Notifications were made. ERT rescue team was contacted. Attempted to open doors and hatch would not open. CE's were finally able to be released from the elevator at 10:52 a.m.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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