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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122890028 · 09/21/2012 · Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Working with solvents
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport McMoRan Miami Inc
Mine
0200112

Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON A CONCRETE PAD OUTDOORS USING ALL-SOLVE SOLVENT TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE COATING (COSMOLEEN) FROM MATING SURFACE ON THE FINAL DRIVE OF A CAT 793 TO INSTALL REAR TIRES. EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THE WIND PICKED UP CAUSING SOLVENT MIST TO GET IN BETWEEN HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND HIS RIGHT EYE. EMPLOYEE WAITED 2 WEEKS TO REPORT INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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