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October 6, 1996 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Hecla Mining Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WALKED AROUND THE CORNER OF NEW PORTAL BLASTING SITE TOO SOON AFTER 4 MISS HOLE SHAD BEEN BLASTED. I HAD A SEPARATE FUSE PRIMER AND HAND'T GONE OFF. IT WENT OFF AS EMPLOYEE APPROACH ED THE FACE. HE WAS HIT ABOUT THE UPPER TORSO ARM, NECK, AND FACE W/CLAY TYPE FLY ROCK. EYES HAD TO BE IRRIGATED AND FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVED.

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