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MACHINERY

220070160058 · 12/30/2006 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing paint with a grinder when he bumped the wood blocks or opening under truck causing the grinding disc to come apart and enter under his face shield lacerating his lip. No impairment. Medical treatment was approximately $300.00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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