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FIRE

220260890031 · 03/20/2026 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

At 19:20 the IP's heavy equipment caught fire. After EE's fire suppressant device failed EE opened the door to EE's vehicle, letting in the smoke before closing the door. After realizing EE should not stay in the vehicle any longer the IP evacuated the vehicle and went into EE's supervisors car awaiting medical aid.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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