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MACHINERY

220171140028 · 04/12/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The crew replaced gaskets on the turbo hose on the drill motor. Once drilling recommenced, smoke came from the area of the turbo hose and exhaust system. IP obtained an ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher and discharged on area of smoke, causing inhalation of dry chemical powder resulting in irritation of EE's respiratory system.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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