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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262600007 · 08/20/2026 · Kennecott Utah Copper LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Operator grabbed the fuel hose and began to drag the hose to the 417. As the Operator was halfway to the fuel nozzle, the Operator experienced some resistance due to the fuel hose placement. This caused discomfort to the Operator's right wrist and shoulder. Prescribed physical therapy on 09/15/2026.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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