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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030150023 · 12/08/2002 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12.11 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE INADVERTANTLY TOUCHED A HOT CHECK VALVE WHILE LOOKING FOR AIR LEAKS AT THE DRYER. THIS RESULTED IN SOME BLISTERING IN THE PALM OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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