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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.
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