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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132660034 · 09/13/2013 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
9.73 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was performing a brake replace service on a Western Star truck, while he was removing the tire and wheel he strain his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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