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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220232920009 · 10/02/2023 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

During a maintenance activity a miner working in the heavy duty truck shop exited the building outside of bay #8. While walking outside the building the miner stepped onto a rock, resulting in the miner experiencing severe right knee pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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