← MSHA accidents

MACHINERY

220093140020 · 10/31/2009 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

Mechanic was using a grinder on a weld of a kick plate when a metal fragment ricocheted off the concrete floor and struck him in the eye. Employee was wearing all required PPE, respirator, safety glasses and faceshield.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown