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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211740025 · 05/26/2021 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
16
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

An employee was loading a mini transformer into the back of a vehicle, when employee got it about half way up the employee's shoulder made a popping sound. The employee did not seek medical treatment at that time. The employee's shoulder did not get better so employee was evaluated on 06/17/2021 by a physician at which time employee was put on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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