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220111950039 · 07/08/2011 · Resolution Copper Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ Corp PLC; BHP Billiton PLC
Operator
Resolution Copper Mining LLC
Mine
0200152

Narrative

The crew was in the process untying and moving the canopy when a sudden gust of wind violently blew the canopy over. The frame of the canopy struck EE in the left shoulder. He was taken to urgent care in gold canyon by a supervisor. EE was treated and released to return to work on light duty. He was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder and a cracked rib.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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