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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080150002 · 01/04/2008 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee sustained a 2nd degree burn to the palm of his right hand, in the attempt to heat an engine manifold, using an alcohol solution. The small burn area on the palm of the hand required debridement.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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