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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073040020 · 10/23/2007 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using hammer to knock a pin out of drip pan cylinder while laying down on his back. Upon impact, right hand was struck between frame and hammer handle injuring the index finger. Employee was wearing gloves at the time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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