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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150770019 · 03/16/2015 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
0
Mine experience
2.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An employee operating the Crushing Plant, shut down the plant to do a normal clean-up cycle. As the employee descended the stairs leading to the BC-5 and BC-6 belts he felt his right knee twist and pop.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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