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220241760015 · 06/13/2024 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
ELECTRICAL
Accident type
Flash burns (electric)
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
ELECT.ARC BURN-NOT CONTAC
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
19
Mine experience
10.02 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Crush & Convey Electrical Team Member was called by the Crusher Control Operator to troubleshoot a power loss issue related to the magnet on the M3 belt. Employee began troubleshooting the 480V Breaker. During the troubleshooting process, an unexpected arc flash occurred which resulted in burn injuries to the top side of the Team Member's left hand and wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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