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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082250032 · 08/08/2008 · Teck Washington Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Teck Resources Limited
Operator
Teck Washington Incorporated
Mine
4500366

Narrative

Employee was handling swellex roof bolts, there was a jagged edge on the bolt. While handling bolts EE received puncture wound to ""R"" palm. Next shift EE complained of swelling and discomfort to hand. EE was wearing gloves at time of accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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