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MACHINERY

220240780007 · 03/12/2024 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.19 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was cutting trip cable with a grinder / cut off wheel. When it cut thru the cable whipped up and went under their face shield, hitting them in the lip. EE sustained a laceration, EE was taken to a medical facility and received stitches inside and outside of their mouth. EE was released back to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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