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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220151130018 · 04/16/2015 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

As a driver exited his vehicle, he slipped on ice, twisted his knee and fell hitting his back and head on the running board of the vehicle. After evaluation at a local hospital, he was diagnosed with a sprained/swollen knee and strained back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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