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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220101250012 · 04/29/2010 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
2
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stepped on a softball sized rock and rolled his left ankle. He was looking up while trying to locate a drill hole in the back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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