# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220031400021` · 05/13/2003 · Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mitsubishi Corp & Phelps Dodge Corp
- **Operator:** Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company
- **Mine:** [2900708](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900708)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING A RAFFINATE TEE TOGETHER WHEN IT POPPED OUT SPRAYING SOLUTION IN HIS FACE AND EYES. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT NOT WEARING SUIT OR FACE SHIELD.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*