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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060170101 · 01/03/2006 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE'S INJURY OCCURRED WHEN HE WAS HELPING A 2ND EE LIFT & CARRY A PORTABLE WELDON WATER PUMP TO THE FACE IN A PRODUCTION HEADING. THE EE'S MUSCLE STRAIN OCCURRED AS THEY WERE CARRYING THE PUMP.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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