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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220230760001 · 03/06/2023 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0502256

Narrative

Heavy Equipment Operator was dismounting off the last ladder step of a CAT 789, when their backpack slipped off their shoulder causing them to twist as they stepped off the equipment. This action resulted in the operator stepping off in an awkward position resulting in a sprain to the right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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