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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220230250053 · 01/17/2023 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Employee was helping with repair bolting at Henderson Mine. Employee was walking and stepped on a rock approximately 3""w x 3""L x 1 1/2"" H causing EE's left ankle to roll. The employee was wearing pull on steel toed muck boots. The area had roughly 1 inch of water in the area. Minimal trip hazards were noted during investigation. Employee suffered a sprain to their left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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