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MACHINERY

220160060002 · 01/03/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
Mine
2900708

Narrative

Mechanic was loading shovel teeth in the back of service truck, using a jib crane. As EE placed one in the bed, dust came up and EE felt it go under safety glasses and into eye. EE went to the shop, reported to supervisor, taken to the ER. EE's eyes were flushed, prescription to prevent infection, and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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