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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220150990014 · 04/06/2015 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Wet down working place
Injury source BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 2
Mine experience 10.77 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Hecla Mining Company
Operator Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Mine 5001267
Narrative Employee was using a water hose to wet down a muck pile. He needed more hose. He turned to his right to pull the hose and felt a sharp pain in his low back.
Source
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