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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220223210004 · 11/03/2022 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

Driller was removing bolts from the bonnet on the drill head. The driller was using a ratchet with an 3/8-inch drive Allen socket trying to remove the bolt. The bolt was tight and when pushing on the ratchet, the bolt suddenly broke free and is when the drillers shoulder was jolted. Medical treatment sought 11/11/2022.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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