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MACHINERY

220133520016 · 12/09/2013 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Mine
4201392

Narrative

The employee was sprayed in the face with Shotcrete while attempting to check for blockage in the line while operating a Normet Shotcrete sprayer. The employees Safety Glasses were blown off and he received minor corneal burns requiring prescription medication for the eyes. The employee was released to full duty at the time of initial treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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