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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220171420007 · 05/12/2017 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
152
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
Mine
4201392

Narrative

Driver had removed the 3 side panels from the stake bed delivery truck and leaned them against the opposite side of the truck. A strong gust of wind caused the stacked side panels to fall and strike the driver in the back, causing the driver to fall to the ground from the truck bed. EE broke EE's left arm between the shoulder and elbow and had other minor abrasions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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