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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220000730060 · 03/07/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Stoper miner
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stillwater Mining Company
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401490

Narrative

EE WAS LOADING A VAND, USING A TAMPING POLE. HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE POLE AND STRUCK A SHARP ROCK ON THE FACE. THE ROCK LACERATED A TENDON IN HIS HAND AND REQUIRED SURGICAL REPAIR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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