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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220261760016 · 06/23/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
14 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A Mechanic injured right bicep during unplanned repair. They felt/heard a ""pop"" while lifting and aligning fender with pry bar. Continued work briefly; pain worsened. The injury went reportable on 6/24/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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