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HOISTING

220131270014 · 04/29/2013 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

It was discovered the brakes on the hoist would not release due to low pilot air pressure. Discovered automatic drain was stuck open and venting off part of the pilot air pressure. A new drain was installed and system tested and ready for use.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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