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MACHINERY

220201260005 · 04/29/2020 · Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc
Mine
0200137

Narrative

While welding on a truck fender, employee lifted welding hood with safety glasses on to inspect the area they were welding. The welding electrode inadvertently arced and that is when they felt debris enter an eye

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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