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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142660007 · 09/13/2014 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Two employees were entering the man riding bucket when one employee kicked muck/shotcrete off his boot, the injured was splashed by wet shotcrete that entered his left eye behind the side shield. The injured began to wash the eye immediately and was later taken to the Dr. He received medical attention in the form of a prescription and had a few days of restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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