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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211390006 · 05/16/2021 · 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
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
70
Mine experience
10.06 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanics were removing bolts from transmission bellhousing in equipment yard. At approximately 3:45 pm. Foreman came to rear of dozer to check on I.P's progress and noted that IE had the transmission ready to secure to prevent slippage. The foreman and 3rd mechanic were preparing rigging to secure the transmission when the transmission slipped and came to rest on I.P's left leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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