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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152710016 · 09/24/2015 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Craftsman was removing wheel motor thrust washer inspection cover. As he removed it, it slipped and he attempted to catch it and his right index finger was pinched between the cover and wheel motor requiring eight stitches and splint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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