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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220231790015 · 06/06/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
30
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee sprained ankle when EE stepped on a rock while getting out of truck. EE completed EE's tasks & returned home. EE noticed swelling and bruising of EE's ankle that evening. EE went to a clinic the next day & was told to take OTC meds & RICE therapy. No work restrictions were assigned at this exam. Follow up exam on 6/23 resulted in work restrictions & an order for PT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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