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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111740010 · 06/16/2011 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
44
Mine experience
5.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to place a lid on a container barrel. The employee was bending at the waist while using a twisting motion with his arms and hands. No pain was immediately felt to lower back at this time. Employee had an increase in back pain over the next three shifts resulting in difficulty walking, standing, and sitting.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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