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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
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