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MACHINERY

220120050015 · 12/27/2011 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE assumed the operation of the jackleg drilled out for and installed four bolts then moved over to his left to begin the next row. He drilled three bolt holes and was on the 4th hole, which was about chest level, when the goose neck came loose striking him in the nose.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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