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MACHINERY

220192120007 · 07/22/2019 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
5
Mine experience
6.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was disconnecting an airline from a pump, when the hose came off, spraying degreaser in employee's face. Employee flushed face and eyes, was taken to the ER, and referred to an optometrist, who took employee off until released to full duty 7/30.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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