Fatality · MSHA Record #219900320063

Laborer fatality at PHELPS DODGE BAGDAD, INC. (Cyprus Bagdad Copper Corp), AZ, January 24, 1990

at 1:10 PM

On January 24, 1990, a laborer was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at PHELPS DODGE BAGDAD, INC. (Cyprus Bagdad Copper Corp), AZ.

PHELPS DODGE BAGDAD, INC. · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Cyprus Bagdad Copper Corp (Cyprus Amax Minerals Company)

Yavapai County, AZ

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Investigator narrative

EMPL CAUGHT IN CONVEYOR BELT.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 15 years
Experience at this mine: 15 years
Experience in this job: 3 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219900320063 · Mine ID 0201738 Trainer view →