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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220243550002 · 12/13/2024 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Employee was trimming overflow rubber off edge of conveyor belt when knife slipped and contacted the employees knee resulting in sutures. The employee returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift but is on restricted duty for 10 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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