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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252530012 · 08/28/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc
Mine
0200137

Narrative

Changing tire on skid steer, employee was using a ratchet strap to wrap tire to aid in seating the bead for inflation. Once the bead was set and able to receive air the rachet strap was released and the handle sprung back and caught the employee in the right forearm causing a 2"" laceration that required 5 stiches.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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