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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111720023 · 04/20/2011 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE were working on #13 ball mill installing Shell Liners. He was crawling thru the Discharge trunion to enter the Mill when dirt came from over head into his Left eye. Flushed eyes and went home for night. EE fell asleep. When he woke up he felt irritation. Went to Urgent Care and physician stated debris was in eye. Physician wanted EE to take night off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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