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MACHINERY

220000940008 · 03/26/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
16
Mine experience
1.9 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING THE 35W 2300 DECLINE. AS HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ANOTHER ROW 4' X8' MATS (EXPANDING METAL). ROCKS FELL OUT OF THE BACK AND STRUCK HIS HEAD AND LEFT LEG (KNEE). REQUIRED SUTURES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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