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220253170419 · 10/17/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by rolling or sliding object
Occupation Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
Activity Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost 0
Mine experience 0.71 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine 2900708
Narrative As employee was making their rounds in the grinding tunnel, a grinding ball rolled down the tunnel, striking them in the left calf. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a contusion and placed on restricted duty. CURRENTLY ONGOING.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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