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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120170031 · 01/11/2012 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Miner was 10 feet from the face, changing the steel on the bolter, when a softball size rock came from the back or face striking the miner on the left wrist. The rock caused a laceration to the wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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