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MACHINERY

220213210017 · 11/11/2021 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
42
Mine experience
48.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Dozer started to reverse with the operator positioned outside of the cab on the platform. As the dozer began moving in reverse, the operator fell approximately 7 feet from the platform of the dozer onto the tracks and subsequently onto the ground. The operator sustained injuries from the fall.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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