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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063180016 · 11/11/2006 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee sprayed with lime while installing valve. Albuteral was prescribed due to sore throat. (Under investigation due to flu symptoms being present and employee told health care providers he was feeling flu symptoms prior to shift start)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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