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December 24, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

At approximately 8:00pm an employee working in the mill slipped and fell (same level) breaking ee wrist.

May 8, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

Miner cut forearm on sharp rock on lower part of pillar. Miner was walking between Simba drill and pillar, lost balance, and reached out to rib to steady self when left forearm made contact with a sharp rock.

August 19, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

An assay lab employee was carrying samples to place them in the drying oven. While walking around a pallet, the employee caught the corner of the pallet with their foot causing them to stumble and fall onto the floor grating on the same level. The resulting fall caused a cut on the employee's knee where it struck the grating.

January 22, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING OFF A REMOTE STAND EE'S LEFT FOOT GOT HUNG UP ON THE GRATING ON THE BOTTOM 1/2 STEP WHICH CAUSED EE TO PUT ALL EE'S WEIGHT ON EE'S RIGHT FOOT AT AN ANGLE CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO TWIST ANKLE

December 20, 2012 WA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee slipped and fell on ice while walking 150 yards from core shed to office during a snowstorm. Plows and sand truck were actively working the entire site.

June 17, 2009 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Climbing up on bolter 8404 made a popping noise in right shoulder and felt immediate pain.

November 11, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

Slick surface / angle of haul truck. Cut right hand while grabbing sharp midship hatch on haul truck in order to prevent fall. Required two stitches. Medical only / no lost time.

August 23, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

Core Drill helper was reaching for water swivel rod, when he lost footing, slipped, and fell off helpers deck striking his head on an object, possibly a drill rod. EE was transported to hospital for observation.

May 9, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Fall from machine

Employee was stepping off 83-04 haul truck, when the metatarsal cover of his boot hooked on the step, causing him to fall to the ground. His left wrist was sprained during the fall. The employee was taken to the clinic for x-rays, they were negitive. The employee returned to work on restriced duty.

February 26, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee was exiting an ASV loader. He bent over and felt discomfort in his lower back. The employee was examined by a doctor and released to light duty.

February 19, 2008 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Pickup bed wet due to moisture at the D-8 sump area.

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