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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220201420003 · 04/17/2020 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Mine
4201996

Narrative

Employee tripped over edge of a piece of fire blanket that had been dislodged by another contractor and fell onto EE's knee. EE has been diagnosed with a hematoma and potential strain. No medical or work restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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