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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220170970016 · 02/01/2017 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing the last bolt from the sheave liner and had one hand pulling on the ratchet and the other holding a bar so the sheave wouldn't turn. EE went for more throw on the ratchet and started to turn the bolt to loosen and right pinky finger got caught by the bar.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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