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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103060037 · 10/22/2010 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
148
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Mill Mechanic was lying down on a concrete floor and reaching through an opening while pulling on an 18"" pipe wrench with his right arm. He was trying to break loose a rusted pipe fitting on the bottom of the air receiver tank. Between the awkward position and the force required to break loose the fitting he suffered an injury to his shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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