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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010710028 · 02/09/2001 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
32.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

EE RECEIVED A CONTUSION TO HIS LEFT CALF, KNEE AND HEEL WHEN A CABLE HE WAS REMOVING FROM A SHACKLE SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK HIM ON THE LEG. THE CONTUSION BECAME INFECTED AND WAS HEALED ON FEB 2 3, THEREBY MAKING IT REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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