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POWERED HAULAGE

220161090008 · 04/07/2016 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Operator was riding in man-bus when rock from passing traffic flipped up and shattered window scratching operator's cheek and causing irritation in left eye. EMT cleaned up cheek saw no foreign object in eye; EE was taken to hospital for further exam. The Dr found two pieces of glass not embedded and flicked them out. Operator completed eye exam returned to work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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