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HOISTING

220051640053 · 06/09/2005 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
—
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

A THYRISTOR WENT OUT IN THE SILVER SHAFT HOIST. THE HOIST WAS DOWN FOR APPROX. 1 HOUR. THE #2 SHAFT HOIST WAS READY TO GO FOR EVACUATION OF 6 PEOPLE UNDERGROUND. THE SILVER SHAFT HOIST WAS REPAIRED BEFORE EVACUATION STARTED. WE DID NOT HAVE TO EVACUATE THE MINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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