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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220133160066 · 11/09/2013 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
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

A rockburst hit the 08 stope at 8:32 am with no damage occurring. a small series of rockbursts continued for the next 45 minutes. around 9:20 am the decision was made to withdraw the miners from the stope for precautionary reasons. The stope settled down and afternoon shift went back into the stope to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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