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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261340028 · 05/04/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

Employee was walking towards the centerline during shift change using the designated path to the ladder. As they were walking towards the ladder the employee noticed that the pathway sloughed causing the employees left leg to sink up to the knee. This position caused the employees ankle to experience discomfort. The employee went restricted duty 5/5/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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