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MACHINERY

220231920024 · 07/06/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine
0200144

Narrative

EE was tightening bolts on a dozer track with an impact wrench. The impact exhaust kicked up dust and debris into EE's face and some went into EE's eye. EE had metallic foreign body imbedded into the eye. Taken to clinic to have metallic piece removed and issued medication and referred to ophthalmologist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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