# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220032790120` · 09/30/2003 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

A MAN WAS HYDROBLASTING THE INTERIOR OF A COPPER THICKENER DISTRIBUTION BOX. HE STARTED AT THE TOP APPROX.15'HIGH FROM THE OUTSIDE TO KNOCK OFF ANY MATERIAL CLINGING TO THE SIDES (PER INSTRUCT

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*