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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073600031 · 12/20/2007 · Teck Cominco American Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

It is unknown as to the exact cause of the incident. However, the employee believes that it may have occurred while replacing a cylinder on a jumbo. The employee was using a hoist system and was pulling on a come-along handle to lift and lower the cylinder. The employee did not notice any discomfort.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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