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MACHINERY

220061420061 · 05/04/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using a chipping gun wearing a face shield and safety glasses. EE stopped working, raised face shield & felt something in his eye. He immediately flushed the eye with water & reported the incident to his supervisor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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