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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220023360012 · 11/19/2002 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Mine
5001267

Narrative

WORKER WAS REMOVING LARGE ROOF BOLTS FROM A CAT TRACK USING A LARGE WRENCH & BAR. AT THE END OF SHIFT HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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