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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030080017 · 12/10/2002 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
18
Mine experience
2.05 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WORKER STOPPED TO CLEAR ROCK SPILLAGE FROM A HAUL TRUCK OFF THE ROADWAY. HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED ON 12/19/02. SURGICAL REPAIR SCHEDULED FOR 1/3/03. ESTIMATED TIME LOST BY DOCTOR IS 10 DAYS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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