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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220261550006 · 05/28/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
6.73 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While removing a bed pin, stored energy in the component caused it to suddenly dislodge and shift the bed. The uncontrolled movement allowed the brass bar to slip and drop, pinning the employee's hand against the tire. Resulted in a hand injury from impact/pinch force.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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