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FIRE

220243550023 · 12/18/2024 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
FLAME,FIRE,SMOKE,NEC
Nature of injury
SUFFOC,SMOK INHILAT,DROWN
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Miner was performing rounds inspecting conveyors in the Mill and noticed smoke coming from one of the pullies. Miner pulled the stop cable and pulled a fire ALARM pull station to activate emergency response. Miner was wearing PAPR at the time and inhaled a small amount of smoke. Miner evacuated the building and transported to the Mine clinic for evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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