# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220080310016` · 01/26/2008 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 29
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Employee was installing angle iron in an overhead location. Piece had been positioned with clamps and was to be tack-welded in place prior to removing the clamps. Approx. 20 seconds after removing the clamps the tack welds failed allowing it to fall approx. 3 feet and strike the employee on the right hand causing a crushing laceration to the back of his hand.

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