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POWERED HAULAGE

220060370038 · 01/25/2006 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
13
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0200151

Narrative

Removing tire from machine. Extremely tight bead on wheel due to no lubrication, resulting in ram slipping off pressure point and striking EE in the face.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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