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MACHINERY

220170680025 · 02/22/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was helping welders weld on the shovel dipper. On 2/23, employee reported to supervisor that eyes were hurting. Employee was taken to the ER and given eye drops for welder's eye burn. It wasn't till 2/27 that it was learned that the eye drops were prescription.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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