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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081960024 · 07/09/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While removing an Outer Eccentric Bushing from #1 Crusher Mainframe employee cut his arm when he and another employee were lifting a broken piece of brass from the crusher. While lifting the brass from the Crusher, partner swung the brass toward himself and employee let go. The brass made contact with left forearm cutting it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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