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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082140008 · 07/29/2008 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
KNIFE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An electrician was trying to open a pocket knife that was jammed. The knife blade broke loose and the electrician cut his thumb. Five stitches were required to close the wound.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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