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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220082740025 · 09/18/2008 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Drill helper
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
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Individual was cleaning, repairing and demobilizing equipment on the 860 Helipad due to 2008 Exploration season. Individual was assisting in the repair of a horn button located on the dash of tractor. Using a non-locking blade knife proceeded to restrain the outer case of the button while it was being repaired. Knife slipped and cut right index finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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