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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041690014 · 06/08/2004 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
Body part
TOE(S)/PHALANGES
Days lost
74
Mine experience
12.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Alaska Inc
Mine
5001545

Narrative

Not following established procedures and improper use of safety equipment. EE attempted to unhitch an air compressor trailer from pickup when the trailer dropped on his R. foot, severing his R. toe and smashing 2 others. EE was assessed by the attending Physician Asst. at mine clinic. EE did not use trailer stand. EE lost his balance in the sand, dropping tongue on R. foot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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