# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220262610021` · 09/16/2026 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** SIDE OR RIB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Retorquing the corner bits of a mucker and slipped, causing the employee to fall into the rib head first. Strain and impingement in the cervical spine.  

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*