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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261950012 · 07/06/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Was attempting to remove a pneumatic hose to reposition it. The fitting was slightly bent and difficult to remove. EE applied extra force and the hose disconnected and struck EE in the chin. As a result EE received 3 stitches on the chin and was released to regular duty

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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