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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160340009 · 01/17/2016 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Lab Technician
Activity
Environmental tests or checks
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
24.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was disposing of waste pulp samples from the Haul Road Dust study. EE had been prepping samples all day and was disposing of the unused sample in the dumpster outside the Bucking Room. EE noticed fatigue in hands at the end of shift but admitted this was routine when completing this activity.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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