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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220252090034 · 07/15/2025 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A mechanic was removing a driveline from a vehicle. While prying the U-joint away from the yoke the pry bar slipped off the yoke and struck the employee in the mouth. This resulted in a chipped tooth and a lip contusion. Employee was seen by the medic and cleared to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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