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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220251560014 · 02/03/2025 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.58 years

Operator

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

Narrative

2/3 EE got down from loader to 3' ladder, EE's pantleg caught on a bolt, EE lost balance, fell, and twisted knee. 2/4 EE taken for a medical eval. and cleared to return w/o restrictions. EE follow up 2/24, 3/28 still cleared to return w/o restrictions. 4/21 MRI shows possible strain/tear of right knee ACL PCL. 5/30 EE referred to PT and cleared to return with modified duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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