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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090580026 · 01/23/2009 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was removing goggles, which had wet, sandy material on them. A small amount of material fell into employee's eye. On-site medics rinsed eye, but irritation persisted. Off-site physician diagnosed a scratched cornea and gave a prescription for eye medication.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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