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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
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

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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