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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262730009 · 09/22/2026 · 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
Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.83 years

Operator

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

Narrative

After dumping front load can, the driver noticed a strap hanging over the hopper of EE's truck. When the driver pulled on it, it came down quickly. The strap had a retractable end on it which struck EE in the lip/chin causing a laceration.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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