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220262380017 · 08/23/2026 · Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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 20.35 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Ops.
Mine 0200144
Narrative Employee was completing paperwork near EE's toolbox in Bay 4 of the Truck Shop when a gust of wind blew dust/debris into EE's right eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses at the time of the incident.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
Machine JSON-LD · Markdown
MSHA mine accident data · MORVS CC0 1.0