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220171160045 · 03/27/2017 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.
Mine
0200024

Narrative

Employee was at the 5280 fuel dock fueling the 598 HT around noon, was waiting outside of truck to finish fueling. Wind was blowing and after a couple of hours started to feel irritation in left eye, having pain and eye watering. Employee was given antibiotic drops for preventative measures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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