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220231380002 · 05/10/2023 · Asarco LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Idle
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Grupo Mexico S A B de C V
Operator
Asarco LLC
Mine
0200826

Narrative

Employee was standing at regrind area when dust/debris was blown everywhere from the wind causing the dust/debris to enter employee's right eye. On 5/17/23 employee was prescribed oral antibiotics and eye drops. Employee has been referred to a specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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