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220071220017 · 04/26/2007 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Poor decision making to rotate 14"" diameter sch. 20 pipe on pipe stands rather than utilizing proper lifting equipment conveniently available at jobsite. Pipe fell from stand, employee injured when moving away from pipe. Pressure on right ankle caused by reactionary movement resulted in ankle fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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