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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072470033 · 08/28/2007 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
56
Mine experience
17.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee has undergone knee surgery for an injury which was initially reported on April 16, 2007 and classified as a first aid. The employee developed right knee pain while climbing ladder in the mill concentrator. Continued physician evaluation is now requiring probable orthroscopic surgery for final diagnosis. Employee has been at work without restriction.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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