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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170300018 · 01/26/2017 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
1
Mine experience
6.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While working with the lower radiator hoses on a DML 45 Drill the employee dislodged dirt from immediately above where employee was working. The dirt fell onto employee's face and around employee's safety glasses resulting in materials contacting the employee's Left eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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