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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220102520027 · 08/30/2010 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was replacing timbers in basement of tankhouse. He was using a hammer to put timbers in place. Debris would fall when he would hit timber. Employee removed goggles and face shield and as he did so debris fell into his right eye. Flushed with water and sterile eye wash to remove particle. Employee taken to clinic was prescribed antibotic and eye drops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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