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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092750031 · 09/30/2009 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

Employee was repairing a 3/4"" plug on a 4"" HDPE pipe while on Cell 12 of the Leachpad. Employee was trying to tighten the 3/4"" plug with a pair of channel locks when it sprayed raffinate towards his face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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