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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141840008 · 06/26/2014 · 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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working in the A-1 drop box changing liners when a piece of debris got into his left eye. EE irrigated and flushed his eye. Next morning the eye was still irritated and red; he was taken to the clinic for medical treatment. Referred to ophthalmologist for irritation and discomfort. More debris taken from eye; EE issued eye prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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