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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220063320013 · 11/26/2006 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Mine
4200149

Narrative

Employee was attempting to cut a rubber hose on a brake cooling line (using a utility knife) when he inadvertently contacted his left thumb with the knife blade, lacerating his thumb. Laceration required three(3) sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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