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MACHINERY

220111120011 · 04/12/2011 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Mucking machine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
15
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was operating a mucker when the bucket caught the rib and bounced him into the overhead air conditioner unit. He struck his head. He completed the shift without pain and went home. He woke up the next day with a stiff neck and was given days off work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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