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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220111590009 · 05/31/2011 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
95
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Miner reported knee pain of a chronic nature occurring over several weeks that culminated in a stiff leg a popping sensation, pain & a warm burning to his knee as he exited a vehicle. There was no specific event that preceded this occurrence & injury appears to be of a chronic long term nature. Employee is off work until he can be evaluated by his personal physician

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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