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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002560041 · 08/29/2000 · 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
Mucking machine operator
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
12.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRAMMING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, A FOREIGN OBJECT BLEW INTO HIS EYE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL CARE UNTIL 8-30-00 WHICHMADE INJURY REPORTABLE AT THAT TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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