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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010990061 · 04/01/2001 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON METAL TRUCK FRAME. METAL AND DUST DEBRIS WAS IN THE AREA DUE TO GRINDING. SOMETHING BECAME LODGED IN EYE. EEMPLOYEE WAS WEARINF PROTECTIVE EYE GLASSES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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