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MACHINERY

220043480027 · 12/08/2004 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

DURING THE BOLTING CYCLE THE EMPLOYEE INSTALLED A 6' X 9' WIRE MESH WITH 6' SPLIT SETS. AFTER INSTALLING, HE LOOKED UP AND A SMALL ROCK FELL THROUGH THE WIRE MESH, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOSE CAUSING A SMALL LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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