# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220051640089` · 05/26/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON THE SX-101F, DIRT FELL IN EYE. SIDE SHIELDS WERE WORN. HE FLUSHED HIS EYE AT THE TRUCK SHOP, THEN WAS TAKEN TO THE GATE FOR A 1ST RESPONDER TO CHECK. THE 1ST RESPONDER FLUSHED THE EYE AGAIN. HE RETURNED THE NEXT MORNING, HIS EYE WAS RED AND IRRITATED, HE WAS TAKEN TO THE PHYSICIAN, AN ANTI-BIOTIC OINTMENT WAS PRESCRIBED

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