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HOISTING
220131710041
· 06/16/2013 · Hecla Limited
Details
Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
—
Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
0
Mine experience
— years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Limited
Mine
1000088
Narrative
The new pinion brake that was installed on the #2 hoist would not release. They had to be released mechanically. Upon initial investigation by the design engineers a power surge was the cause.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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