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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061630044 · 06/10/2006 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CRUSHING
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Mine
5001267

Narrative

While attemping to remove brake disc retaining ring it slipped which caused his finger to be smashed between the ring and spindle. The retaining ring was to heavy for one person to lift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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