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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220253490020 · 11/25/2025 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
42
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mechanic was lifting a tire and wheel off a tire machine and felt a pop sensation in their lower right abdomen. Employee went to the clinic for medical evaluation as needed then reported back to work. The employee was seen by their primary care physician on December 3rd for additional evaluation. It was then determined that surgery would be needed to repair the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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