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11 de mayo de 2026 UT · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

At 13:00, Haul Truck 474 was being loaded by Shovel 71. During third loading pass, a large rock was loaded into the bed of the haul truck. Upon impact, the haul truck operator reported feeling pain in their right shoulder. The operator advised that the shoulder pain increased in severity. The operator then contacted the facilitator to report the issue.

22 de noviembre de 2025 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

DZ599 operator was backing up in second gear when the park break self-engaged causing the dozer to come to a complete stop resulting in the operator's experiencing whiplash to their neck. IP received no treatment and declined care. On 12/04/25, IP was using a track hoe and caused aggravation that worsened with time. Sent to RMMC for care and was prescribed medication.

21 de noviembre de 2025 UT · Metal/No metálico Maestro mecánico, Capataz, Supervisor MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was using a 3/4" drive impact gun to get the bolts properly torqued. Some of them needed to have a backer wrench to keep bolt from spinning. On one of the bolts the wrench caught the nylock part when torquing the impact, and pinched right hand pinky fingertip.

15 de julio de 2025 UT · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

While installing Tech screws into a panel, a metal shaving went in to employee's right eye. EE did not notice it until EE got in EE's car as was going home around 16:20. It felt itchy, and EE began rubbing it. EE didn't think much of it and EE thought EE would just flush it out when EE got home. The pain intensified, and EE called EE's supervisor to report it.

14 de marzo de 2025 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

The worker received a foreign body in the left eye following grinding. Visited medical clinic. Remove Foreign Body Cornea (with slit lamp): saline irrigation and anesthetized by 2 gtt(s) of Proparicaine. Foreign body removed with a needle. The eye was irrigated with saline after the procedure. Release full duties, may perform regular work. Released from care.

2 de marzo de 2025 UT · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Worker was driving a haul truck at the 101 shovel pit and received a load unexpectedly, causing the worker to be jostled. Worker reports experiencing immediate back pain (7 out of 10) that has improved over the past 4 hours (3 out of 10.

22 de diciembre de 2024 UT · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

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.

29 de agosto de 2024 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

A miner operating a track hoe uphill encountered a rock that caused the roadway to collapse under the equipment, shifting it to the right. The machine, facing downhill, had a broken track that prevented it from turning, causing it to tip onto its side. The miner suffered neck pain and was diagnosed with a C2 spinal vertebra fracture, resulting in lost workdays.

29 de julio de 2024 UT · Metal/No metálico Ayudante de perforación MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

IP was adjusting the grinder guard and while doing so, EE depressed the trigger and cut through EE's glove and into EE's finger.

29 de enero de 2024 UT · Metal/No metálico Capataz de exterior, Cabo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee sustained a laceration on their posterior right wrist while using a boring machine. Employee received 13 sutures.

2 de enero de 2024 CA · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

"While drilling a hole to complete a cable run to upgrade the Plant 5 process room, the person's finger got entangled in the trigger guard after the drill kicked back. This resulted in a fracture to their right hand."

15 de diciembre de 2023 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

After installing G.E.T. on the 71 shovel the IW was folding the crane for transport. White retracting the outrigger the IW ring and pinky finger on EE's right hand were pinched between the outrigger and the frame of the outrigger structure.

1 de noviembre de 2023 CA · Metal/No metálico Fogonero - locomotora, Operador de almeja ferroviaria, Controlador de tiempo, Operador de locomotora de patio MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The employee was using a chipping hammer with a 6 ft. bit attachment to loosen hardened build up from inside the compartment. In the process of using the chipping hammer a large chunk of product came free, pushing the chipping hammer down and pinching the employee's finger between the chipping hammer grip and the lip of the access door.

1 de enero de 2023 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de motoniveladora, Operador de niveladora de caminos MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto fijo

Grader was the last in line with 4 other graders blading snow off of shovel bench. The blade hit a large rock and suddenly stopped the grader, throwing the operator forward, then jerking the operator back. When EE's head jerked back, head hit the handle on the door, causing a cut on the back of EE's head, a brief blackout, which resulted in a concussion and a sore neck.

18 de septiembre de 2022 CA · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The employee's index finger was caught between the impact gun and the rotating equipment. The employee lost the tip of their finger.

17 de agosto de 2022 CA · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Working the conduit threader; when the threader stopped. Upon inspecting the threads operator looped my finger on the end of the thread to remove the piece of metal in order to remove from pipe and it sliced right index finger through the glove.

3 de agosto de 2022 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

A Mechanic's left finger was fractured while performing maintenance on a Epiroc Bolter, when EE placed EE's finger in the line of fire of the bolt grabber that was rotated by a second Mechanic.

11 de noviembre de 2021 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Caída desde una máquina

Dozer started to reverse with the operator positioned outside of the cab on the platform. As the dozer began moving in reverse, the operator fell approximately 7 feet from the platform of the dozer onto the tracks and subsequently onto the ground. The operator sustained injuries from the fall.

7 de abril de 2021 UT · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por objeto que cae

The employee was drilling two holes in a large back splash with a drill. The back splash was tied to the wall with rope. While drilling the holes, back splash fell on the employees left hand. The employee was wearing cut resistant gloves, however, the broken drill bit punctured the employees left thumb causing the laceration while pulling their hand out.

7 de noviembre de 2020 CA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE was using a pneumatic torque gun to tighten lug nuts on a haul truck when the torque gun came into contact with middle finger causing laceration.

16 de octubre de 2020 CA · Metal/No metálico Plomero, Tubero, Montador mecánico MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Employee used wire wheel to clean pipe for purpose of UT of pipe. Employee was wearing task appropriate PPE. Employee didn't notify supervisor @ this time that EE had gotten something in the eye. Employee went home for weekend. Employee called supervisor on Tues, 4 days later, to report that EE had got something in eye. Employee had already gone to private doctor to get removed.

27 de julio de 2020 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

The employee's hand slipped while repositioning a pipe fusing machine. EE's hand was caught between the clamp and the pipe fuser causing a laceration to EE's right finger.

19 de julio de 2019 UT · Metal/No metálico Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Shovel dipper contacted inside of haul truck bed, jostling HT operator. Operator reported back and neck discomfort, was seen by on-site EMT and released back to work. Operator has continued to work, but reports minor existing discomfort, was taken back to clinic and prescribed physical therapy session on August 8, 2019.

14 de agosto de 2018 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

Operator was using a Hotsy Pressure washer to clean grader off and when finished operator sprayed the palm of glove to clean grease/ mud off. Operator sprayed right middle finger with power wand cutting glove and right middle finger requiring 4 stitches

15 de mayo de 2018 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de perforadora MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Right ring finger was caught between core tube and drill rod.

27 de junio de 2017 UT · Metal/No metálico Almacenista, Ensacador, Paletizador/Apilador, Encargado de almacén, Empacador, Fabricante, Operador de planta de lavado MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

While lifting a hydraulic wrench, employee strained right shoulder.

14 de diciembre de 2015 UT · Metal/No metálico Soldador (fuera de taller) MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

Employee received 1st Degree burns on his Penis while air arcing on an excavator bucket. Initially the employee did not require medical treatment. Due to the location of the burn, medical treatment became necessary as the wound scabbed over near the urethra. Employee received medical treatment on 12/21/15.

17 de agosto de 2014 UT · Metal/No metálico Soldador (de taller) MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

A welder craftsman sustained a laceration to his right cheek from 6" angle grinder equipped with a cutting wheel.

8 de mayo de 2014 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Contractor employee had just completed the use of a knuckle-boom crane when the outrigger deployed striking the top of his right foot.

9 de diciembre de 2013 UT · Metal/No metálico Operario de banco, Cantero MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Absorción de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

The employee was sprayed in the face with Shotcrete while attempting to check for blockage in the line while operating a Normet Shotcrete sprayer. The employees Safety Glasses were blown off and he received minor corneal burns requiring prescription medication for the eyes. The employee was released to full duty at the time of initial treatment.

23 de septiembre de 2013 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de perforadora MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre objetos en movimiento o engranados

Employee was operating the hydraulic core press, right thumb was caught between the ram and the core tube.

30 de agosto de 2013 CA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

A Mechanic was using a push stick to push a board into a table saw. The push stick contacted the spinning blade and kicked back. The force of impact lacerated the Mechanic's right palm.

14 de junio de 2013 MI · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Eagle Land LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Unloading ball mill with cribbing and metal banding. Band broke cribbing fell resulting in crushing of left index finger tip. Amputation requited

15 de enero de 2013 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee received laceration that required 8 sutures when his left ring finger was caught between bolt nut and pump flange. He was holding the nut with left hand while using an impact wrench to drive the bolt.

3 de junio de 2012 UT · Metal/No metálico Ayudante de perforación MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Helper was using a pressure washer. He was cleaning mud of the nozzle with his left hand while he activated the washer with his right hand. The high pressure flow penetrated his glove and injected a small amount of water into his hand.

27 de febrero de 2012 UT · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Worker was cutting a section of toe plate with an angle grinder equipped with an abrasive cutting wheel when his right hand made contact with the cutting wheel, causing a 1cm laceration. Guard was in place. He was not using the detachable handle when the accident occurred. He had not received appropriate training prior to using the tool. The injury required 3 stitches.

15 de febrero de 2012 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Bolt in impact wrench came into contact with employee's mouth. Lip was lacerated, two teeth were broken.

29 de diciembre de 2011 CA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

The worker was cutting a piece of stainless steel plate with a metabo grinder. The grinder became bound up and kicked back, cutting the workers thumb.

9 de noviembre de 2011 UT · Metal/No metálico Minero, Prospector, no clasificado en otra parte MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

Employee was working with another employee(Manlift operator) approximately 15 ' in the air performing structural steel bolt-up. He attempted to remove a beam clamp while the manbasket was still being positioned. This resulted in a pinch point injury between the beam clamp and the rail of the manlift.

4 de noviembre de 2011 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre un objeto en movimiento y uno fijo

A craftsman was attempting to punch holes in a metal bracket when he pinched the tip of his thumb between the machine head and bracket resulting in an open fracture injury requiring sutures.

29 de octubre de 2011 UT · Metal/No metálico Soldador (de taller) MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee just finished grinding his weld, started to remove air hood felt something in his left eye. His eye started to turn red with the irritation from the foreign body.

9 de junio de 2011 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Employee was removing a pin from the 930E front wheel group when the jack slipped out and struck the employee fracturing his left leg.

9 de mayo de 2011 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

Craftsman was working to replace a tire on a 24H motor grader when his fingers entered the framework of a hydraulic push tool resulting in a crushing injury to his left hand.

29 de agosto de 2010 UT · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

A craftsman was working to remove a haul truck steering accumulator tank with an overhead crane when the rigging came loose, striking the craftsman in the lip causing a laceration injury requiring sutures.

4 de junio de 2010 CA · Metal/No metálico Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was using a 3/4 inch impact wrench with a swivel to break bolts loose. The socket came off of the bolt and the universal swivel hit the tip of his left little finger.

12 de noviembre de 2009 UT · Metal/No metálico Soldador (de taller) MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Quemaduras por destello (soldadura)

Employee experienced burns to his eyes resulting from exposure to welding arc while welding and helping with welding activates. The employee was issued eye drops and pain medication to treat his condition. The employee has fully recovered from the incident.

14 de octubre de 2009 UT · Metal/No metálico Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Employees were pulling a 12inch HDPE pipe(protestive sleeve) over an 8inch HDPE pipe using an excavator. While pulling the smaller pipe "bound-up" becoming compressed and suddenly released striking an employee standing near the pipe in the leg. The force of the pipe striking the employee's leg resulted in a leg fracture.

19 de junio de 2009 CA · Metal/No metálico Electricista, Liniero MAQUINARIA
U S Borax Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Worker was drilling hole on corrugated steel wall at the Pilot Plant while on a ladder. A hole saw bit was being used on a battery drill (cordless). It must have caught the edge of the corrugated steel and kicked back cutting his finger with the saw blade.

31 de marzo de 2009 UT · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Crew engaged in line cleaning operation. Pressure dump device was operated by co-worker (procedure violation). Work activity was suspended to verify process issue, EE placed L hand over nozzle to block low pressure water bleeding from nozzle. Co-worker asked if he was ready & mistook no for go. High pressure water resulted in laceration. Surgery initially proposed & declined.

16 de enero de 2009 UT · Metal/No metálico Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

Using 1" air impact wrench to intstall bolts on pipe flange. Socket slipped off bolt and smashed index finger between bottom of impact gun and flange, causing laceration that required sutures.

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