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POWERED HAULAGE

220221730074 · 06/19/2022 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Idle
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
DUST IN EYES
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was standing on the 5900 station awaiting the conveyance for a ride out of the mine at the end of shift. The conveyance went by the station and blew some dust into the EE's eyes. EE was wearing safety glasses but somehow some debris got into EE's left eye and had to be removed by a doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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