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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122280019 · 08/04/2012 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Helper was attaching a water swivel to the drill when a metal sliver from the water swivel went through his glove and into his finger. Once the sliver was removed, the wound became infected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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