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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220242360012 · 08/19/2024 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

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

Narrative

While installing long support in a production drift, a section of the back failed and fell onto the boom of the cable bolter. The operator was able to safely exit the cab of the bolter and call for assistance. There were no injuries to personnel.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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