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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.

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.

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.

April 29, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Teck Washington Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Change in hearing over 25 dB in left ear.

March 26, 2019 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by flying object

Employee was working on a plugged discharge line that was plugged between a check valve and 4 to 2 inch reducer when they took the vic apart it struck them in the hand cutting their hand open between the pinky and ring finger.

December 31, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Teck Washington Incorporated · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Hearing change in one ear of 25dB.

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.

December 4, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Change in hearing from baseline of 25.6

September 11, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

We were hoisting with one drum in operation as we were providing maintenance to our second drum and as a measure of caution we placed a courtesy call to MSHA to advise them.

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.

August 9, 2018 WA · Metal/Non-Metal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

Employee was helping install 12 foot bolts in the 800D2. While walking back to the bolter ee stepped on a wire barb. The wire penetrated left boot and lacerated left foot. The employee was taken to the hospital and received a tetanus shot and 8 stiches.

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.

December 25, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A Fall of Ground (FOG) occurred in the N72D5/N72D5A Intersection. An estimated Area 25'long by 56' wide and averaged 5.5' thick. Approximately 675 tons of material. The N72D5A was used as a supply storage area and is frequented daily.

November 1, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal plumber, pipefitter, millwright MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

A millwright's finger was pinched between a belt and sheave while rebuilding a pump. The pump was locked out and the pinch occurred when the employee manually turned the sheave wheel to thread the impeller. The end of the index finger was torn off and the tip of the finger was broken.

September 15, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teck Washington Incorporated · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Miner was grouting cable bolts when the fill tube sprung a leak and sprayed the miner in the eye.

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.

August 7, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE EXITING THE MINI EXCAVATOR/ROCKBREAKER, THE OPERATORS HAND GOT IN THE DOOR HANDLE WHILE STEPPING DOWN, RESULTING IN A STRAIN TO THE THUMB JOINT ON RIGHT HAND.

July 1, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper, chuck tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Crew was replacing rotation unit. Unit slid on frame into hand pinching hand momentarily causing contusion.

June 25, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

On June 25th, the hoist went down around 9:00pm. The electrician on shift was not able to diagnose the problem so the hoist remained out of service for the remainder of the shift. The day shift electricians found that the hoist drive had tripped on over-voltage. They adjusted settings to reduce the secondary voltage and brought the hoist back on line.

May 13, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SIMBA OPERATOR WAS TYING A RAG ON HYDRAULIC HOSE TO MARK IT WITH MACHINE ON AND GOT A OIL INJECTION PIN HOLE CUT TO RIGHT HAND PINKY FINGER.

April 14, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was in the process of scaling down loose material. The loose material struck the Scaling Bar breaking it about 2' from the scaler tip. EE felt a pop in lower back & pain in the groin area. EE also reported leg numbness.

January 9, 2017 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Injured ribs on right side while putting weight on a bar for leverage.

December 7, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was tying down a load on the pallet truck when ee felt a strain in shoulder.

November 30, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A PIN IN THE BOOM EXTENSION CYLINDER ON A BOLTEC BOLTER. EE WAS USING A OLD STRIKER BAR AS A DRIFT PUNCH, UPON STRIKING THE DRIFT A CHUNK OF METAL FLEW OFF IMBEDDING ITS SELF IN EE'S ARM.

October 22, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

Brake pumps are not actuating in auto mode. Hoist down @ 0755, contacted MSHA @ 0808 ( contact name : / report # 00064522 ) hoist reported up @1005 to MSHA ( contact name : / report # 00064548 )

October 21, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal HOISTING
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

Had power bump lost the power to the 1600 air doors one person could not open the man door due to high pressure agents the door the VR-1 Fan did not kick out therefore it took 2 people to open the man door. The main ramp was blocked so MSHA was notified

September 5, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Teck Washington Incorporated · Accident type, without injuries

A ground fall occurred below the WSE ramp at the DUC-DUC7-DUB7 intersection. Barricades were established at the WSE sub-station and the DUG 1 area, well away from the ground fall. MSHA was notified. There were no injuries or damage to equipment. The ground fall compromised an escapeway.

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.

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.

July 1, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck against stationary object

HAUL TRUCK DRIVER WAS TRAVELING UP THE EXHAUST TO THE GRIZZLY. AT THE INTERSECTION AT THE WEST RAMP EE HIT SOME POT HOLES IN THE ROADWAY CAUSING EE's HARDHAT TO FALL OFF EE's HEAD AND BOUNCING EE's HEAD OFF THE ROOF OF THE HAUL TRUCK. THIS RESULTED IN THE OPERATOR RECEIVING A MINOR CUT TO EE's HEAD.

June 17, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Teck Washington Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a Blow Hose, it came loose. The Wire caught my left hand and cut it.

June 11, 2016 WA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teck Washington Incorporated · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Assisting another employee to lift 40 Pound item.

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