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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220261210022 · 04/16/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

Details

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

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee reported that dust entered under their safety glasses flushed their eyes using an eyewash bottles. The employee declined medical evaluation at the clinic at the time. With continuing issues, the employee was later evaluated and given prescription eyedrops.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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