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MACHINERY

220040270014 · 01/21/2004 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING MOVE A PIECE OF STEEL BEDLINER INA TIGHT AREA WITH A PEDISTAL FAN IN THE AREA. ASHE RAISED UP, THE MIDDLE FINGER OF HIS LEFT HANDSTUCK THROUGH A DAMAGED PORTION OF THE GUARD ON THE FAN. THE FAN BLADE STRUCK HIS TIP OF THE FINGER CAUSING A LACERATION AND FRACTURE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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