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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081680038 · 06/05/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was working on rebuilding a cyclone feed pump. Set some 12""x12""x16"" cribbing down to lay the pump casing on. Employee turned to walk to his left and tripped on the cribbing. As he was falling, he put his left hand out to catch himself and landed with all body weight on hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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