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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031080034 · 03/19/2003 · 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
Truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CRIBBING
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
—
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE UNLOADING A BUNDLE OF REBAR OFF OF HIS TRUCK A PIECE OF THE 4 X 4 CRIBBING CAME UP AND HIT THE DELIVERY MAN IN THE ELBOW. THIS CAUSED A 3/4"" LACERATION THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. THIS WAS NO T A KENNECOTT EMPLOYEE. HE WAS EMPLOYED BY CHAMPION FABRICATING AND SUPPLY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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