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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042860009 · 09/21/2004 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Working with chemicals
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was retrieving a 4 gallon container of sulfuric acid when the container slipped and fell. The container broke open and sulfuric acid splashed on his left knee. Initial diagnosis was for a first degree burn, however additional treatments have been required making injury reportable as of 09/29/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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