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MACHINERY

220222840047 · 10/01/2022 · Asarco LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
Asarco LLC
Mine
0200150

Narrative

Employee was removing the pivot pin with fellow employee using an air hammer when the bit chipped off and struck right forearm causing small cut. Xray was performed on 10/4/2022 4mm foreign body was discovered in soft tissue of Right forearm and referred to medical specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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