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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220172580024 · 09/03/2017 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
95
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was tightening a 2"" hydraulic fitting with a 36"" wrench when ee felt a pop in left bicep. Off site medical evaluation identified on 09/10/2017 that the EE had a ruptured left bicep

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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