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EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

220190590029 · 02/16/2019 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
Activity
Injury source
Nature of injury
Body part
Days lost
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
Mine
5001267

Narrative

A round was being loaded & was not complete at end of shift. The miners had fully tied in the round to the centralized blasting system but didn't log the electronic detonator. When centralized blasting system signal was sent at end of shift, all connected/loaded headings were blasted. No personnel were underground during blasting & no damage/impairment. Deemed reportable on 2/18.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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