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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220250020003 · 08/21/2024 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
267
Mine experience
1.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

A D10T dozer component was being repaired and the component tipped over striking the employee. Prior to the event the component was removed from the machine and was placed on blocks and was being dissambled. As parts were removed, the component became off balance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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