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MACHINERY

220140780027 · 03/14/2014 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

Employee was grinding a metal pipe to weld, was wearing all necessary PPE, went to remove her PPE and the metal dust entered her right eye. Eye wash station was accessible and used. After washing the eye she was sent to see a specialist to ensure everything was ok.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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