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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053110086 · 10/26/2005 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
41
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a 42"" vent bag over to the side, as it was in the way for hanging grade chains. He was attempting this while standing in the bucket of a 2-yd loader. He lost his footing & fell to the ground. The fall caused a fracture of his left leg & a crack just above his right wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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