# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220030870004` · 03/15/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mitsubishi Corp & Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900762](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900762)
## Narrative

THE EE INDICATED ON 3/16/03 THAT HE HAD RECEIVED DUST IN HIS EYE WHILE CHANGING AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN THE TANKHOUSE. HE STATED THAT HE FELT THE OVERHEAD CRANE WORKING NEARBY WHICH CAUSED DUS T FROM A SUPPORT BEAM ABOVE HIM TO FALL AND ENTER INTO HIS EYE. THE EE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT THAT DAY, UPON REPORTING, HE WAS TAKEN TO A DR. & DIAGNOSED W/A MINOR CHEMICAL BURN.

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