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MACHINERY

220053530056 · 12/12/2005 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hoist
Injury source
HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Mine
1000082

Narrative

WHILE MOVING A 15 HP SLUSHER WITH AN OVERHEAD HOIST, A 1/4"" S-HOOK STRAIGHTENED OUT OF THE LIFTING CHAIN CAUSING THE SLUSHER TO FALL ON EMPLOYEE'S FOOT (LEFT). EMPLOYEE WAS REACHING FOR HOIST CONTROL WHEN SLUSHER FELL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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