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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152940009 · 10/15/2015 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
26
Mine experience
5.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE resealing track adjuster lock cover on CAT D11T unit #1601, as the access cover was removed oil leaked out, the EE was attempting to wipe up oil with one hand and hold the cover with the other. Cover slipped from his hand, as he grabbed it the cover fell to the ground smashing his left hand between it and the concrete floor. Per phone call ring finger amputated at 2nd joint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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