# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220052160022` · 07/27/2005 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
- **Nature of injury:** POISONING,SYSTEMIC
- **Body part:** BODY SYSTEMS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
- **Mine:** [2900159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900159)
## Narrative

While washing the outside of the cable shop with a water hose, he felt something crawling on his head below the rim of the hard hat. Attempting to remove the bug, he felt something ""get him"". He was stung by a wasp in the webbing next to the pinky finger on his right hand. He was taken to the ER, given meds for swelling & infection. Unable to return his next shift due to swelling.

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