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HOISTING

220063530001 · 12/13/2006 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

The 1085 hoist became inoperable due to a faulty relief valve. Previously a new relief valve was installed and it did not seal itself correctly. Hydraulic oil leaked around the valve and caused the system to overheat. The valve was replaced and the system was operational.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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