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POWERED HAULAGE

220180360023 · 01/19/2018 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was helping install tracks back on a drill, watching the track and idler for clearance, EE heard a pop, then felt something hit above left eye. EE didn't realize was hurt until EE wiped face and saw blood. After EE got home, felt something there, went to PCP and a small piece of metal was removed. PCP gave EE a day off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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