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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232910005 · 10/15/2023 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Haulage or Dump truck
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE noticed redness in their right eye. EE flushed out eye with no change, was still experiencing some discomfort. EE was seen by tele-med and was advised to go to the emergency room. Emergency room did not find any foreign object in eye, but did prescribe prescription eye drops. EE was released back to work with no restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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