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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091260021 · 02/21/2009 · Asarco LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
Asarco LLC
Mine
0200150

Narrative

At tank house employee was removing one of the insulators off the B.O. lead. While removing, the insulator cracked, solution splashed up into her face and under safety glasses into left eye. employee was treated with first aid and returned to work uneventful. Employee was sent out for medical treatment by employer 05/01/09 for corneal abrasion. that is speculated from prior event.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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