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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220123470007 · 12/05/2012 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While hanging Discharge End liners in #14 ball mill, employee stated he got dust in his right eye. ERT member flushed it out; employee returned next night stating eye was still irritated. Visual inspection of eye revealed a cornea abrasion. EE was given prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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