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MACHINERY

220033280027 · 11/12/2003 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING A SELF TAPING SCREW INTO A METAL PLATE COVER WHEN THE SCREW STUCK CAUSING THE METAL PLATE TO ROTATE STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT WRIST. LACERATION INJURY REQUIRING SEVEN (7) SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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