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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220170100019 · 01/04/2017 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
ACIDS,ALKALI,WET CEMENT
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
21
Mine experience
8.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was pumping resin into a cable bolt hole when the wand for the pump blew apart. This caused the resin to shoot into the employees face. The force of the resin knocked the goggles off and got material in eyes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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