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DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)

220150160012 · 01/09/2015 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Accident type
Contact with heat
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
HEAT (ATMOS + ENVIRON)
Nature of injury
HEATSTROK,SUNSTR,HT EXHAU
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was tying rebar at the 6500 level north bin when after approx. 15 minutes of work he complained of being hot. The employee was told to take a rest period and get some fluids. While at rest and after drinking water the employee became faint and lost consciousness for one minute. The employee was taken to the clinic and received a full duty release.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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