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MACHINERY

220041910043 · 07/01/2004 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
106
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

USING A GRINDER WITHOUT A GUARD HANDLE OR INSPECTION. GRINDING WITH A GRINDER IN AN UPSIDE POSITION. EE HAD A 6"" DISK ON A 5"" GRINDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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