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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220100880028 · 03/26/2010 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While bolting the back, a rock fell and struck the miner causing a laceration. The laceration required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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