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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220072640028 · 08/24/2007 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Conditions were dark in a desert terrain work area. EE was dismounting his equipment, when he stepped on a rock and hurt his left ankle. First aid was administered on site and he was taken to the local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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