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MACHINERY

220242570017 · 09/05/2024 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was doing a fix on a drill. They were using the torch for steel bars. Their left hand was holding the bar & they turned to the right. The torch began to heat their glove. When they felt the heat they turned off the torch, removed their glove & saw their hand was burned. They were taken to the clinic & injury was debrided. Employee was issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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