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MACHINERY

220230190006 · 01/09/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was cutting a bolt off with a grinder at the #6 Ball Mill Underflow tub while performing a PM. A piece of the metal fell into the EE's left boot and onto their foot, causing a burn to the outside of their left foot. EE sustained a 2nd degree burn to the left lateral ankle. Their pants were tucked into their boot. EE was issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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