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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081150040 · 04/16/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mounting tire on CAT 785 haul truck. After holding retaining ring and ring was on wheel, the forklift released the tire and tire fell on right hand. Compound fracture of pinky finger and tendon damage to ring finger, both on right hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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