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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002340182 · 08/10/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.67 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS FLUSHING OUT A HOLE THAT DID NOT GO OFF WITH THE ROUND. HE USED WATER FIRST, THEN AIR, DURING THE PROCESS, SOMETHING GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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