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MACHINERY

220190500031 · 02/17/2019 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Flash burns (welding)
Occupation
Welder (shop)
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
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mine maintenance employees were welding blocks in a shovel dipper inside #1 bay at the fab shop. At the end of the shift one of the two employees noticed their eyes felt heavy and believed they were just tired from the shift. Employee went home and went to bed and woke up experiencing a burning sensation in both eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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