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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220181200006 · 04/25/2018 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
JAW INCLUDE CHIN
Days lost
76
Mine experience
6.13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was installing track pin with the 5P2380 track tool unit when the ram adapter fractured into 3 pieces. The mechanic was contacted on the right side of the face resulting in lacerations and fracture to the jaw.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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