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MACHINERY

220102440026 · 08/29/2010 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CRANES,DERRICKS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A craftsman was working to remove a haul truck steering accumulator tank with an overhead crane when the rigging came loose, striking the craftsman in the lip causing a laceration injury requiring sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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