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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220253170421 · 10/23/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
48
Mine experience
3.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While installing banjo bracket and arm on the shovel sticks, using a come along, the come along chain failed and the bracket and arm contacted the employee's right wrist area. EE was taken to the ER, diagnosed with a fracture and taken off work. CURRENTLY ONGOING

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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