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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002210024 · 08/02/2000 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE REPAIRING A ROCK BREAKER IN THE SURFACE SHOP, THE ROCK BECAME ROLLED OFF THE 4 X 4 WOOD BLOCK IT WAS LAYING ON AND SMASHED HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE ROCK BREAKER AND THE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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