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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232130008 · 07/26/2023 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While performing normal work duties which include lifting of up to 50 pounds, and without a specific event, a Drill Helper reported pain in the lower back and was diagnosed with a lumbar sprain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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