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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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