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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220251270026 · 04/29/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary 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
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
54
Mine experience
6.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While removing the axle shaft from the right final for the final PCR, the shaft was stock. The technician started to move the shaft to release it. The shaft shot backwards, pinning the technician's right hand against the forklift and mast. The technician sustained a fracture to the hand. Employee was issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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