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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142650047 · 09/16/2014 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Core technician was moving core boxes from one pallet to another in preparation for sawing/sampling of the drill core. While lifting a box he turned his torso without getting his feet turned and felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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