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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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