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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220251260014 · 04/25/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Water circuit operator, Slurry operator, Mix operator, Pump operator worker
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
15.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing a valve stem cover plate. After removing the first 4 bolts, they proceeded to remove 2 more. As EE was removing the second, the knife valve split apart, causing slurry to shoot out the side. Slurry came into contact with the EE. EE sustained abrasions and multiple contusions. EE was issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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