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MACHINERY

220080930010 · 03/22/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

When checking the flow on the Nokes chemical, it needed ajustment. While ajusting the flow on the #3 reagent, a drop sprayed out and splashed under the employees goggles and went into his eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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