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OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES

220162180019 · 08/01/2016 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
DERMATITIS,RASH,SKIN INFL
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Cleaning a part using shurshot compressed air dispenser with degreaser when ee accidentally discharged the spray and it went into ear. Flushed ear with water and miner is sensitive to oil products which caused an irritation requiring prescriptions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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