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220262020030 · 04/08/2026 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
45
Mine experience
4.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Employee and assisting employee were installing plywood on the 7XC VAD door. While placing the nuts on the sandwich plates, they had just finished the last one on the center of the door frame. While reaching for a tool the employee overextended their elbow causing a pop sound and pain in their elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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