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MACHINERY
220061460044
· 05/03/2006 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Cominco American Inc
Mine
4500366
Narrative
While rock bolting overhead, having just finished drilling a hole, employee turned off drill & removed safety glasses to clean them. He looked up & a drop of mud fell into his right eye. Material would not flush out & had to be removed by a Dr.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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