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MACHINERY

220102800028 · 10/05/2010 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Observe operations
Injury source
DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
166
Mine experience
4.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While removing compressor rope, using a sheave pulley that was with original compressor setup, EE was stationed outside the pinch points and was the signal person for the operator on the Mini Excavator. The injured employee is not sure how exactly he ended up with hand into the pulley. His left hand, index, middle and ring fingers were injured.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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