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MACHINERY
220000730059 · 03/08/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation Stoper miner
Activity Welding or cutting
Injury source MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost —
Mine experience 0.82 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH TO INSTALL REBAR ON A VENT WALL. HE WAS WORKING OVERHEAD AND HOT SLAG BLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE. REQUIRED PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, RETURNED FULL DUTY.
Source
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