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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220151520004 · 05/22/2015 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
NOXIOUS MINE GASES,NEC
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
32
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was working on 8th floor of Roaster building on lighting project. Moly operations were poking the roaster. EE smelled rotten egg odor & saw white smoke puff. EE complained of inhalation of possible H2S. Transported to medical facility to be treated. Administered nebulizers at hospital. EE continues to complain of shortness of breath; not fit for duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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