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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220233190006 · 11/11/2023 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Worker was taking apart a poly spray gun over a bucket to contain product that might leak out. The worker isolated the valves to the Polyshield A and B components and proceeded to disconnect the spray gun. As the worker removed the spray gun, product splashed up from the bucket, into the workers eye. Worker's PAPR was in the up position. Product splashed under their safety glasses.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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