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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010510192 · 03/23/2000 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS PULLING ON LARGE WRENCH W/CHEATER PIPE & PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT SHOULDER. ORIGINALLY WAS ONLY FIRST AID. HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT AND RECENTLY ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY FOR THE TORN MUSCLE, THEREFORE MAKING THIS REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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