Warehouseman fatality at Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc., AZ, December 20, 2002

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On December 20, 2002, a warehouseman was fatally injured at Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc., AZ.

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. (Phelps Dodge Corp)

Greenlee County, AZ

Classification OTHER

Type Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY SUSTAINED A SPONTANEOUS FRACTURE OF THE LEFT ANKLE WALKING ON A CONVERYOR BELT WALKWAY.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part affected: ANKLE
Total mining experience: 28 years
Experience at this mine: 28 years
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220040640048 · Mine ID 0200024 Trainer view →