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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1269297.015 - Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
12000 W 2100 S
Magna, UT 84044
Mailing Address:
4700 Daybreak Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331410
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/01/2018
Emphasis: N:Pmetals, S:Metals
Case Closed: 07/02/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1272468 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 02/08/2018 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/02/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 D01 III | 02/08/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/02/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 2:00 a.m. on October 8, 2017, an employee was clearing slag at the head end of the FS Boiler. A booster blower "tripped" causing the draft pressure to go from a negative to a positive pressure that resulted in a release of sulfur dioxide. The employee inhaled sulfur dioxide damaging lung tissues. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Chemical, Inhalation, Lung, Sulfur Dioxide, Toxic Atmosphere
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1269297.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |