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April 15, 2026 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE received a hand laceration when a dozer belly pan slipped and pinched EE's hand

October 25, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EE was removing a bucket pin which slipped and fell on their finger

July 5, 2025 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was kneeling on left knee. When EE stood up and put weight on right knee, EE felt pain.

December 26, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE felt pain in groin after lifting chain rigging to crane hook.

November 4, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE felt a pop in their right shoulder when aligning a belly pan on a dozer.

June 20, 2024 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was lifting a valve into position from under a truck. The valve slipped and when they caught it, they felt pain in their shoulder.

August 30, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee complained of pain in lower back, with no preceding incident. MRI and specific diagnosis indicate degenerative wear on disks.

July 26, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

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.

June 5, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE was preparing 2"x2"x10' square steel material to weld. One end of the material fell from a sawhorse. The working end was pulled down causing EE's finger to be pinched between sawhorse and material causing a laceration and fracture of left middle finger.

February 3, 2023 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was loading bolts in the carousel of a rock bolter. EE received a laceration to the left middle finger when it was pinched between two bolt plates.

December 10, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE reported back pain over an extended period of time beginning in September but did not notify operator or seek treatment until 12/10/22

July 13, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE lifted two torch tracks from storage and placed the ends on the ground. The shorter set slid down pinching employees left thumb causing a laceration.

May 22, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

On 5/22/22, a Lab employee was attempting to repair a dishwasher drawer glide. EE's hand slid down the metal glide lacerating EE's right thumb. EE was treated using butterfly closures.

February 28, 2022 AK · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE picked up two 5-gallon buckets and turned resulting in knee pain.

September 17, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE lifted a 12' steel rod for delivery and felt pain in the left shoulder.

July 18, 2021 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper, chuck tender HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The employee was in the process of mixing cement for hole abandonment when cement leaked into work boot, causing a caustic burn to the top right foot.

October 21, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to attach the boom on a bolter and a nylon strap EE was using broke and the strap struck the employee in the face.

August 6, 2020 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee experienced discomfort when hanging power cable on the rib. Employee received an MRI on 8/12/20 and was referred for physical therapy for rotator cuff tendonitis making this a reportable illness.

March 6, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee bumped the left pinky finger on a shelf when picking up a roll of shrink wrap. They continued to experience some finger discomfort so they went to see a doctor on 3/7/19, ex-rays revealed a fingertip fracture.

February 26, 2019 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE received a hand laceration while hanging a portable band saw after use.

December 16, 2018 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

While installing a vent louver in a storage container, EE cut right index finger on metal edge of louver requiring 4 sutures.

June 2, 2018 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was closing the clamp to attach two sections of hardline vent tube when clamp slipped striking EE in the mouth. Employee went to the dentist on 6/12/18 and had two tooth chips repaired making this reportable.

January 10, 2018 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While removing a vehicle wheel from a stack of 4, the wheel slid and pinched the employee's right index finger.

September 25, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee had removed a jackleg from the front basket of a tractor to get 2 straps. When employee was putting the jackleg back in the basket, the jackleg rolled and cut employee's right ring finger in the chuck of the hammer.

September 20, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was getting a new utility knife and a new razor blade. EE had both the blade and the knife case in their right hand turned and bumped their hand on the wall. The blade shifted and cut their right index finger.

July 17, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE sprains right wrist while trying to unplug the power cable of bolter from the j-rack, right hand slipped on the plug and EE felt a pop.

May 14, 2017 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE pinched their hand between hoist cylinder and the trailer frame when trying to remove the cylinder.

July 26, 2016 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was removing work boots from storage basket when the boot struck the EE in the eye resulting in prescribed medication to treat a scratch on the eye.

May 28, 2016 AK · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was moving 10' sticks of 4" flat steel into a container for storage when EE felt groin pain.

March 4, 2016 AK · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by flying object

Employee was removing a broken drive chain. Chain broke under tension, striking employee in forearm

July 22, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was attempting to maneuver a hinged step on a haul truck when the angle iron of the step struck his left lower leg causing a contusion.

April 6, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a water hose to wet down a muck pile. He needed more hose. He turned to his right to pull the hose and felt a sharp pain in his low back.

January 16, 2015 AK · Metal/Non-Metal janitor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee handling trash bag was manually placing trash bag into thrash container and felt lower back pain. Employee continued with normal working duties until 1/25/2015. when a medical evaluation was obtained

December 5, 2014 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was placing bolt into carousel of bolter and felt pain in his right shoulder.

August 16, 2014 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Struck by falling object

Employee's left great toe became fractured when the employee approached a boom truck while the outriggers were being engaged for parking. The outrigger came down on the injured employee's left foot.

June 16, 2014 AK · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Employee received an abrasion to his right medial ankle from wearing moist socks and work boots during his work rotation. He sought a medical evaluation for increased redness and discomfort. The abrasion became infected and required antibiotics for treatment.

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