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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220061160028 · 04/14/2006 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
6
Mine experience
32 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was lifting a battery out of a Jumbo drill w/a lifting strap. As he got about chest high, the right clamp slipped off and came up & struck him in the right eye, causing trauma to the eye w/ damaged blood vessels.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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