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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220260280015 · 01/16/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 1.21.2026 Employee reported soreness in the right bicep that developed over time while performing normal work duties. Employee noted that on 1.16.2026 EE's shoulder had popped while adding a stick of HWT pipe to a drill string going in. Employee also noted that EE's shoulders pop on occasionally and thought the pain would stop, as pain increased, employee reported the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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