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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220001150089 · 04/11/2000 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Limited
Mine
1000088

Narrative

HE LAID JACK LEG DRILL AGAINST THE RIB TO CHANGETHE WATER NEEDLE AND TRIED TO PICK IT UP. THE DRILL HUNG IN THE FENCE USED FOR GROUND SUPPORT AND AS HE JERKED THE MACHINE TO FREE IT, HE FELL B ACKWARDS LANDING ON HIS TAIL BONE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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