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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220193540012 · 11/26/2019 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
11.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee felt a sharp pain in the right side of their neck and right shoulder while pushing a 2200# Tote. The employee did not seek medical attention until December 10th after reporting discomfort while trying to sleep. The examining physician suspects a strained rotator cuff and has restricted work to a 20lb weight limit and no over head lifting.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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