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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041800096 · 06/17/2004 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Safety director
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CONDUCTING A SAFETY INSPECTION OF THE MILL AREA WHEN THE BACK INJURY OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING THE CYANIDE ANTI-DOTE KIT FROM IT'S CABINET TO INSPECT IT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THE ANTI-DOTE KIT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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