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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090540008 · 02/18/2009 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The miner was lifting a piece of belting over his head. The miner felt his right shoulder pop and the belting dropped, knocking down the miner. The miner's shoulder appeared to be dislocated. The miner suffered a strained bicep muscle at the connection of the bicep and the humerus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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