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September 12, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Walking through the forest locating exploration points in the surface areas of the mine and stepped on a wasp nest. Wasps swarmed my legs, back, and arms. Received 10-15 stings. As a result, the affected areas of skin became irritated and itchy.

September 12, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Walking through the forest locating exploration points in the surface areas of the mine and stepped on a wasp nest. Wasps swarmed my legs, back, and arms. Received 10-15 stings. As a result, the affected areas of skin became irritated and itchy.

July 28, 2022 WA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Bee sting left inner thigh.

August 30, 2021 WA · Metal/Non-Metal janitor OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was on break, sitting at picnic table between Lineout and Administration building when a bee stung them on the inside right forearm. Employee was assessed by onsite EMTS before leaving the premises.

August 23, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Wasp sting left forearm.

June 10, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouse, supply handler OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee working on surface, was stung by wasp on left index finger.

September 5, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee received a bee sting to hand during sampling operations.

August 16, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was in the crane loading area of the assay lab and was stung by a bee.

August 11, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal diamond drill operator, core driller, exploration driller, longhole driller, prospect driller OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Was quick logging, when I went to examine (pick-up) a piece of core there was a bee on the underside of it out of sight, and was stung on the finger.

September 11, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was stung on left side by a bee. The incident required no treatment.

September 5, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Unclassified, insufficient data

On 9/19/16 we received an email from our claims manager, stating they received receipt of a new injury involving EE. EE is alleging that on 9/5/16 EE broke out in a rash. Was seen in the ER on 9/9/16. At this time we are still trying to determine the cause of the rash.

July 26, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor OTHER
Teck Washington Incorporated · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Employee surveying on the tailings pond 7/26/2012. A strain of the neck occurred the evening of 7/26/2012 the employee stated her neck and shoulders became tense and tight. when she awoke on Friday morning she said she was having pain and spasms in her neck. The employee reported this to supervisor on 7/31/2012 and went to the doctor on 7/31/2012.

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