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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220092650035 · 09/15/2009 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was placing full weight on knees while working at low height when he felt a ""pop"" in his left knee. Pain 3/10. Employee states that he has a history of this type of injury and the knee ""usually goes back into place when standing"". Knee did not return to position and required manipulation by the site medic. Employee was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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