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MACHINERY

220022460012 · 08/15/2002 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
34.3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE CUTTING A SAG MILL LINE WITH AN OXY/ACETYLANE TORCH A HOT SPARK IGNITED THE RT. KNEE OF THE MILLWRIGHT'S COVERALLS CAUSING A SECOND DEGREE BURN TO HIS LEG.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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