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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220100570029 · 01/11/2010 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GENERATORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
368
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting one side of portable generator to completely drain the fuel tank before permorming further maintenance. Employee set generator down and stood up, at that point the employee felt a ""pop"" in his lower back. The Supervisor was notified and the employee was sent to an onsite medical clinic for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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