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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050900039 · 03/24/2005 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
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
1.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee's injury occurred when he was installing rockbolts with a jackleg. As the employee was drilling a bolt hole, a small piece of rock (approx 2"" x 2"") fell through the screened area of the back above the employee. The piece of rock struck the jackleg's rubber muffler then deflected striking the employee on his upper lip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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