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POWERED HAULAGE

220012040159 · 07/10/2001 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
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
6
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Mine
4200149

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER A TRUCK CLEANING DEBRIS FROM THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING AND LINKAGE WHEN THE AIR DRYER FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY RELEASED PRESSURE AND BLEW LOOSE DEBRIS INTO THE SIDE OF EMPLOYEE'S FACE STRIKING THE RIGHT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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