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MACHINERY

220021330046 · 05/07/2002 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
286
Mine experience
0.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Cominco American Inc
Mine
4500366

Narrative

EE & CREW WERE DRILLING BENCH ROUND IN SHAFT BOTTOM. LOOSE FALL FROM THE WEST WALL HITTING EE ON THE SIDE FORCING HIS FACE INTO THE DRILL MACHINE CAUSING DISABLING INJURIES - BROKEN HIP, PELVI S, FIBULA, RIBS, ANKLE - BRUISED LUNGS, RUPTUREDSPLEEN, HYPER EXTENDED KNEE, LOSS OF TEETH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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