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MACHINERY

220063410033 · 11/29/2006 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Alaska Inc
Mine
5001545

Narrative

WHILE MAKING A REPAIR TO A TRAILER TUB, EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING OUT A SECTION WITH A TORCH, WHEN THE SECTION HE WAS CUTTING LOOSE SPRUNG OUT AND HIT HIM ON THE FOREHEAD, RESULTING IN A 2 INCH LACERATION. THE LACERATION WAS SUTURED BY ON SITE P.A., AND HE RETURNED TO WORK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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