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FIRE

220092940010 · 10/18/2009 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FIRE
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

MPC on main shaft experienced arc flash, fire flared and was out within minutes, Mine was evacuated as precaution. Mine rescue team responded to confirm 1) that MPC was cool to touch and safe 2) mine ventilation was clear of gasses. MSHA inspector onsite released mine to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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