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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220071860030 · 06/20/2007 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

While stepping up on a pickup bumper to get water from a cooler, employee banged leg on a newly installed trailer hitch (first aid only). On 06/27/2007, the employee reported swelling and infection in the left lower leg. Taken to local hospital immediately.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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