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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
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