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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090270023 · 01/23/2009 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

In the process of tightening up a bolt, the wrench slipped causing employee to jam his little finger resulting in a fracture to the tip. The bolts were metric and the mechanic was using a standard combination wrench causing the wrench to slip

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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