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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061180051 · 08/29/2005 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE just stepped up onto a tractor & felt something pop in his right knee. This was originally considered 1st aid, but after the knee continued to bother him he went in for a follow-up. It was decided to scope the knee and the doctor found and repaired a torn meniscus on 4/25/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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