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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
Machine
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