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MACHINERY

220080730010 · 03/07/2008 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
17.88 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was cutting an 8"" steel pipe into shorter sections for removal with a cutting torch when a piece of slag dropped under his collar causing 2 and 3 deg burns to his neck.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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