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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220213360002 · 11/21/2021 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Accident type
Contact with cold
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
COLD(ATMOS,ENVIR)NEC
Nature of injury
FREEZNG,FROSTBITE,LO TEMP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Driller was operating the Diedrich D-120 Drill during shift while wearing adequate PPE combined with shelter and heat in winter conditions. Post-Shift 11/21 the driller noticed signs of possible frostbite. EE continued to work the next day and did not report EE's symptoms until post-shift on 11/22. EE was treated for frostbite and sent off-site for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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