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MACHINERY

220102810015 · 10/07/2010 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.83 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee unintentionally depressed the air actuated trigger on a grease gun. Discharge from the grease gun got into the employee's right eye. The eye was flushed with eye wash underground and he was then taken to an optometrist. The optometrist prescribed an antibiotic to prevent an infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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