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MACHINERY

220250100030 · 12/22/2024 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Idle
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Haul Op getting loaded by 57 shovel, Op leaned forward to adjust AC when the shovel dropped the second dipper. The operator felt a small pinch but didn't think anything of it. They proceeded to the crusher and on their way began to feel nauseous and started getting a pain going down their leg. (FAI) On Dec 31 experience an aggravating event. Was given restrictions on 01/01/25.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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