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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220183060002 · 10/21/2018 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
47
Mine experience
16.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On October 21, 2018, Port Operator was shoveling lead/zinc concentrate spillage underneath the P28 conveyor belt. On October 23, 2018 the employee notified the Port Medic of a sore back. The employee was sent to the Mine for evaluation by the PA. The employee was sent off-site for further medical evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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