# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220013600011` · 12/17/2001 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
- **Mine:** [0200144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0200144)
## Narrative

EE HAD BEEN CUTTING BOLTS OFF A 12"" I BEAM WITH A CUTTING TORCH, AFTER FINISHING HIS TASK HE FLIPPED UP HIS SHADED FACE SHIELD AND DUST/DEBRIS GOT IN HIS R. EYE. EE WAS WEARING BOTH FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES. EE'S EYE WAS WASHED OUT ON SITE THEN HE WAS TAKEN TO CLINIC. THE DR.REMOVED 1 SMALL OBJECT FROM R. EYE.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*