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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262160011 · 07/22/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee lost their balance and instinctively placed their hand on a job box to stabilize themselves. The movement caused the job box lid to close, striking the back of their right hand. Went reportable on 07/23/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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