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MACHINERY
220260770018 · 03/05/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck against a moving object
Occupation Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part NECK
Days lost 0
Mine experience 7.46 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine 0200024
Narrative The Shovel Operator walked the shovel back down off of the 3'-4' hard knob and the shovel jolted. This resulted in the operator experiencing neck pain.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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