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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010230020 · 01/13/2001 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A HEAD BOARD FOR SAND WALL WITH HAND SAW AND A PIECE OF SAWDUST GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. IT BECAME IMBEDDED AND RESULTED IN 1 DAY OF RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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