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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220261130015 · 04/13/2026 · Resolution Copper Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ Corp PLC; BHP Billiton PLC
Operator
Resolution Copper Mining LLC
Mine
0200152

Narrative

The injured employee was handling the crosshead hook on the #2 bucket for inspections on the bell line. As the employee was walking backward with the crosshead hook, their right boot caught on a ""lip"" of the collar doors. This caused the employee's knee to hyperextend.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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