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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220211400008 · 05/14/2021 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Accident type, without injuries
Occupation
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Activity
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Injury source
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Nature of injury
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Body part
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Days lost
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Mine experience
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Operator

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

Narrative

Employee went into the 1490 stope to look at the ground and identified a fall of ground in the back that extended past the anchorage zone of the ground support. The stope was not currently active but was accessible. The fall occurred approximately 30' past the intersection in the right side of the heading. The back was supported with 6' split sets and 8' inflatable rock bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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