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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032930090 · 10/01/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

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
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

EMPLOYEE BUMPED HIS HARD HAT AGAINST THE SIDE OF A DROP CHUTE WHICH LOOSENED THE CONCENTRATE. THE CONCENTRATE FELL BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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