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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220163540013 · 12/08/2016 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Electrician was using a Kline knife to remove the electric tape that is used to protect the electrical connections in the junction box on a motor. Using the knife in the left hand, pulled the knife towards self. The knife slipped and cut the right palm. Employee was wearing Hyflex 11-600 glove that are not cut resistant.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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