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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220260440008 · 02/06/2026 · Teck Alaska Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Fueler rubbed their right eye 2/6/26 with work gloves on. The discomfort started 2/7/2026 and continued to 2/8/26 and the lower right eyelid became noticeably irritated and tender. Medic described the injury as a chemical eyelid exposure with a possible infected eye duct. The employee was prescribed antibiotics.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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