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220250340016 · 01/21/2025 · Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc
Mine
0203131

Narrative

While walking near a running conveyor belt on a Copper heap leach system with PPE on (Safety Glasses) the wind gusted and dust entered employees head and face causing a dust particle to enter their eye. They rubbed their eye before seeking eye wash. Employee was taken to the clinic. The exam showed no dirt in eye but a small scratch.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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