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MACHINERY

220122830106 · 10/04/2012 · Hecla Silver Valley, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Silver Valley, Inc.
Mine
1000086

Narrative

EE was installing rock bolts in rib and debris got into his eye. He worked through his entire shift. When waking up the next morning, he immediately noticed that the debris did not wash out, went to his eye doctor and had it removed, and reported the incident at the corporate office.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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