EE was conducting post blast safety check when the material below him gave way. This resulted in the employee being engulfed with shot muck to waist. Mayday was called he was removed and transported to ER. He was diagnosed with a sprain to his knee. On going.
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September 19, 2013
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
March 13, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc · Struck by falling object
I.NAME WORKING AT BASE OF #14 SHOVEL LADDER.A SIERRA COMMUN.EMPL CLIMBING LADDER FELL 15'DOWN LADDER FALLING TOP OF I.NAME.NO ILL EFFECTS AT THE TIME.I.NAME BEGAN EXPERIENCING HEADACHES 3-21-8 9 AND TAKEN IN FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.
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