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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131710035 · 06/15/2013 · Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone 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
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Electrical maintenance
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
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Inc
Mine
2900159

Narrative

EE was putting cathodes in cell. When he unlocked cap blocks cathodes fell into the cell. This caused electrolyte to splash up and under his glass into his eye. EE flushed and was transported to ER for a checkup. EE was prescription medication and sent to eye doc. Eye doc released employee back to work with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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