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HOISTING

220242080006 · 07/19/2024 · Hecla Limited

Details

Degree of injury
ACCIDENT ONLY
Classification
HOISTING
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
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

At 2:20 the hoistmen tried to start 2 shaft hoist but it would not start. Electricians were called to diagnose problem and found the pinion break pressure was at 70 psi which needed to be 1500 psi to start the hoist. It was determine that the oil filter was partially plugged causing the issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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