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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073190039 · 11/06/2007 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

EE felt something go into his eye while he was using a cutting saw. EE rubbed his eye thinking it would just come out. EE later noticed that the irritation did not cease, he went to look at his eye and noticed a small blemish on his eye. EE was taken into the ER where he was prescibed eye drops and referred to an eye doctor. He was taken off work til 11/12/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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