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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041490028 · 05/17/2004 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.52 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE'S INJURY OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A MANIFOLD FROM THE SURFACE CONE CRUSHER. THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A 3"" PIPE FITTING WITH A 48"" PIPE WRENCH WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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