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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070430046 · 01/25/2007 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
0
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The EE was in the process of removing a tail pulley bearing race. He was unsuccessful in removing the race by grinding it down, so he struck it with a hammer. A fragment shot off and struck him in the left leg. The EE and supervisor inspected his leg and found no injury. On 1/28/07 EE felt discomfort in his leg, went to instacare, X-rays showed metal fragment and it was removed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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