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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080150025 · 01/07/2008 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the Morenci Concentrator checking frequencies on the VFD's (Variable Frequency Drives). Employee closed the cabinet door and dust flew into his left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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