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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220203180013 · 11/12/2020 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While adjusting the height of the pulley the employee stepped back and their knee rested on a air line, due to severe corrosion the line broke causing air and debris to hit the employee in the face causing eye irritation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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