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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220190600026 · 02/19/2019 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Worker was utilizing a utility knife to trim a blackout window shade plastic guide rail. Using considerable force the employee did not maintain control and the knife cut through their glove and lacerated a finger. Employee was evaluated and treated by onsite medic resulting in sutures to the right index finger and returned to normal duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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