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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152250026 · 07/31/2015 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An overcharged product delivery hose containing compressed air and lime pebbles separated from the connective fitting. The resulting blast of air and pebbles sprayed the driver's torso. The lime pebbles penetrated the driver's skin and burned him.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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