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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220161450022 · 03/01/2016 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee sprained wrist while attempting to loosen a wing nut on a 4"" bull hose with a hammer. The employee was initially treated and released to full duty, as of 5/19/2016 the injured required a cast and restricted duty to assist with healing of the tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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