Hecla Greens Creek Mine — Accidents

Total: 339 accidents | Fatalities: 0

Date Classification Injury Days Lost Narrative
08/05/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Mounting tire and had left hand on the hand tool to keep it from slipping. As it came around his hand was between the tool and the tires valve stem. This caused a cut on his hand requiring 11 sutures.
06/30/2007 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Geologist using machete to clear brush about 40? uphill on a steep slope, in order to step forward up the hill, Geo stuck the machete in the ground freeing his hands to grasp onto trees and assist him...
06/09/2007 MACHINERY DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted Employee was engaged in laying the column bar. Column bar was suspended, saw chain hanging in the way, so he reached up to flip chain out of the way causing his light on belt to hit the hydraulic lev...
05/26/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 4d restricted While employee was mounting a haul truck, his foot slipped, causing him to fall backwards. When he fell his left leg stayed on the truck. This caused employee to tear his left hamstring.
05/09/2007 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 132d lost Employee, preparing blast round, wet area down, turned to exit pile to retrieve scaling bar when small amount of cemented backfill fell striking him on hat dislocating left ankle. Heading was cemented...
03/02/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 60d lost A mechanic opened valve to blow out debris in air line the air pressure forced bottom end of the piping to fly-up to a horizontal position near the back. Employee climbed onto front fender of the trac...
01/03/2007 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 6d lost A miner was cleaning drill holes at the face while standing on a small muckpile. She turned, lost her balance, fell and hit her knee on a rock. At first thinking it was just a bruise, she continued...
11/17/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 10d lost Miner was drilling in the 351N stope and lost water pressure. In an attempt to locate the problem, he was walking along, looking up at the pipe when he tripped over a rock, causing the injury. Initi...
11/07/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 16d lost Employee was walking down drift inspecting overhead piping when he slipped and fell, dislocating right elbow.
10/16/2006 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None While riding in back of tractor, after exiting portal tractor hit bump and bounced, causing employee's loose cap lamp to come off hardhat, swung around on cord and strike him in the teeth, chipping ti...
10/03/2006 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 3d restricted Employee was directing boom truck operator of where to move a load of pipe. The load moved too far pinching employees little finger against another piece of mobile equipment.
09/28/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The miner was starting to push a 16 ft Swellex bolt into the hole, when a rock is believed to have hit the rim of his hardhat and then struck his lip area, resulting in three sutures on his lip/cheek.
08/19/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 4d lost When mounting the 007 LHD employee's right foot slipped, causing him to catch himself with his left arm. After which he felt a pull in his left shoulder.
07/05/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 33d lost Windy - sunshine. Fell to ground.
06/23/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Underground mechanic was closing the left step assembly on a Bolter using hammer to get assembly closed to put closure pin in place. He hit his right thumb and was taken to the medical department, an...
06/14/2006 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was hiking to truck after taking a water sample from a point approximately ? mile upstream. While traversing a boggy area on a fallen log to reach the sampling point, employee slipped off th...
06/10/2006 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY 10d restricted While attemping to remove brake disc retaining ring it slipped which caused his finger to be smashed between the ring and spindle. The retaining ring was to heavy for one person to lift.
04/24/2006 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 289d lost A miner was loading a round of explosives at an active mining face (485 level) when hit in upper back by a piece of loose ground. He was bent over, loading the bottom row when the incident occurred....
04/17/2006 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Miner was repairing a 2? discharge hose using a box cutter to cut off a damaged end prior to installing a new fitting and clamps. While cutting the hose with his right hand by drawing the box cutter t...
12/05/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 41d lost U/g electrician was traveling via Kubota tractor from the electricians shop on the 920 main to the top of 45 decline to access the M165 level in 200S to repair a damaged switch box. He was traveling...
08/28/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of ground occurred at the 751 stope and 37 decline intersection. A portion of the fall extended beyond the installed 6' & 8' roof bolts. The failure plane was noted to be a result of a thrust...
08/08/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Geologist was traversing a steep hillside. He attempted to climb over a rock outcropping and slipped (and fell), causing excessive strain (dislocation) to left shoulder.
07/27/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was rolling paste plant auger over by pulling on the drive belt by hand. He pulled on the belt and his right small finger was pinched between the belt and pulley.
07/18/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 2d lost Employee was prying on a victualic coupling with a wrench in order to line it up so it could be tightened on the pipe. The wrench slipped, rotated around and struck the employee in the mouth.
05/28/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY None HE WAS PRYING UP ON SKID WITH A BAR SO HE COULD GET A BLOCK UNDER THE SKID. HE FELT AND HEARD A POP IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. UNABLE TO WORK (PER DOCTOR) ON 6-15-05.
05/20/2005 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Employee was changing out a hydraulic hose on a loader. Hose was held in place with zip ties. Employee started cutting ties with box cutter knife, pulling blade towards him. Knife blade contacted back...
05/06/2005 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A fall of ground occurred at the 30/31 decline intersection that was beyond the extent of the installed ground support. The failure plane was noted as a regional plane foliation, extending above the...
04/29/2005 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Drilling crew was mentally stressed due to mechanical problems. Drill rig (CME850) was in the shop for repairs. Steel HWT casing was piled on the rig above the top of the holding posts. While reachi...
01/03/2005 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The employee was performing rounds outside of powerhouse. There was sleet/snow/freezing rain conditions. He turned around to enter a door and slipped and fell on metal grating that was covered in ice.
12/29/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee has been diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss in both ears greater than 25 dB in the 3K-8K Hz ranges.
12/13/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 100d lost The employee reported progressive pain to the right arm over past 3 months. Sought medical attention and right shoulder tendonitis with an acute bicep rupture was diagnosed. No specific incident occur...
11/12/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None The employee was diagnosed with noise induced hearing loss in both ears greater than 25 dB in the 3K-8K hz ranges.
08/31/2004 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None Operator was back dragging with the loader bucket, placed his face near the frame of the loader to get a better view. At the same time, the bucket cylinder knuckle connection overcentered, jarring th...
07/08/2004 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None The injured and co-worker were standing by a LHD operators compartment planning their work. The operator compartment door was against co-workers back. Co-worker stepped forward to move a mat from rib...
06/22/2004 POWERED HAULAGE DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 7d lost Employee was mucking out a round with a loader. The bucket became lodged on a rock or an undercut on the face. The employee rolled the bucket back causing the rear end to raise up. The bucket suddenly...
06/18/2004 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A round was shot in 209 stope and a wedge fell from the back when the ground supporting it was shot. The section of ground that failed was a remnant pillar nose left over from mining the 224 lift abov...
04/27/2004 MACHINERY DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 15d lost, 43d restricted He was at the controls when his shoulder popped and became sore, limiting his motion. Surgery on 7/23/04.
02/11/2004 DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6 None Employee shovelled for 3 hours. Days later he was suffering from pain, restricted movement and tingling sensations in the right hand. He sought medical attention. Diagnosis on 4/26/04 indicated a pre-...
01/03/2004 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 21d lost The worker was preparing to go home at the end of shift. He had showered and changed into his street clothes. He was sitting on a bench in the mine office. He got up from a sitting position and turned...
12/16/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None THE EE WAS CLIMBING LADDER TO OPERATOR COMPARTMENT OF 980 LOADER. HE LIFTED HIS LEFT KNEE TO THE NEXT STEP AND FELT A POP DISCOMFORT IN THE KNEE PERSISTED AFTER HIS TWO WEEKS AT WORK ROTATION. HE SOUG...
10/24/2003 NO VALUE FOUND DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 36d lost WHILE MOVING THE CONTROL PANEL ON THE DRILL, HE FELT A POP IN HIS BACK.
09/26/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None MINER WAS OPERATING ROCKBOLT JUMBO IN 254 STOPE. A LARGE ROCK STRUCK THE JUMBO ROPS CANOPY. HE GOT OFF JUMBO TO INVESTIGATE AND ROOF BEGAN FALLING IN AROUND JUMBO. HE RAN FROM STOPE & WAS NOT INJURED....
05/16/2003 NO VALUE FOUND ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID) None WORKER WAS IN A SQUATTING POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WELDING ON A TRAILER LID. WHILE SQUATTING, LEFT LEG ROLLED OUTWARD CAUSING A STRAIN TO KNEE. HE HEARD A ""POP"" AND PAIN ENSUED. WORKE...
05/03/2003 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WORKER ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE A SPLIT SET ROCKBOLT FROM THE ROCK BOLTER JUMBO CAROUSEL. THE FRONT OF THE ROCKBOLT POPPED OUT OF THE RETAINER AND STRUCK WORKER IN THE MOUTH.
02/27/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WORKER WAS CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN A BULK STORAGE TANK. HE LEANED A CLOSED 6'STEPLADDER AGAINST THE TANK. HE BEGAN TO CLIMB THE LADDER, AT THE 2ND STEP, THE LADDER SLIPPED AWAY FROM THE TANK CAU SING TH...
01/18/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None MINER WAS LOADING A ROUND AT THE FACE. HE FELT A TRICKLE OF ROCK FALL ON HIS BACK. HE LOOKED UP AS A SMALL ROCK DISLODGED FROM THE BACK, STRUCK THE BRIM OF HIS HARD HAT AND SLID TO HIS SHOULDER. AS A...
01/16/2003 FALL OF ROOF OR BACK ACCIDENT ONLY None A ROUND WAS BLASTED IN 195 S2 STOPE @ 5:00 AM. MINERS RETURNED TO THE STOPE AT 9:30 AM AND DISCOVERED A GROUND FALL 20 FT BACK FROM THE FACE. THE WEDGE FAILURE WAS APPROX 70 FT LONG - 8 FT WID E AND 1...
01/08/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None WORKER WAS SHARPENING CHAIN SAW WITH HAND HELD ROUND FILE. THE FILE SLIPPED OFF TOOTH WHILE WORKER WAS PUSHING ON FILE, CAUSING PALM OF HAND TO CONTACT SHARP TOOTH ON CHAIN.
12/22/2002 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost WORKER WAS CONNECTING A HOSE TO A JUMBO DRILL USING A SNAPLOCK VICTAULIC COUPLING. THE COUPLING WAS DIFFICULT TO SNAP CLOSED SO WORKER STRUCK THE SNAP HANDLE WITH A WRENCH. THE COUPLER CLOSE D PINCHIN...
12/10/2002 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT 18d lost, 6d restricted WORKER STOPPED TO CLEAR ROCK SPILLAGE FROM A HAUL TRUCK OFF THE ROADWAY. HERNIA WAS DIAGNOSED ON 12/19/02. SURGICAL REPAIR SCHEDULED FOR 1/3/03. ESTIMATED TIME LOST BY DOCTOR IS 10 DAYS.