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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191010029 · 04/03/2019 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Approximately 6:20 pm on April 3, 2019, operator of the 475 HT attempted to adjust the driver's seat (pull forward) while standing up, bent over pulling the seat forward the operator felt sharp pain in their lower back. Seen at hospital and clinic Released but given prescriptions and physical therapy at our clinic. Medical treatment by definition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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