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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
220002620166 · 07/17/2000 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Electrician, Lineman
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source GROUND
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost 3
Mine experience 4.5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Rio Tinto Group
Operator Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Mine 5001267
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING DECKING; HE SLIPPED AND SPRAINED KNEE, BUT CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 8/15/00 - TORN LIGAMENT IN KNEE DIAGNOSED ON 8/15. ON 8/30 ORTHOSCOPIC OUTPATIENT SURGERY PERFORMED TO REPAIR KNEE.
Source
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