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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220133160053 · 10/30/2013 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
70
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 10/30/2013, an employee was descending steps in his work area when he heard a ""pop"" in his right knee. The employee was evaluated and received a full work release on the date of initial injury. On 11/08/2013, the employee was again evaluated for on-going symptoms of his right knee and was diagnosed with a partial tendon tear.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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