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MACHINERY
220003050009 · 10/20/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source SIDE OR RIB
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost —
Mine experience 1.88 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative EE WAS USING A 2"" BLOWPIPE TO CLEAN OFF A BENCH.WHEN HE OPENED THE AIR VALVE HE LOST HIS BALANCEAS THE AIR PRESSURE WAS RELEASED. HE CAUGHT HIS LEFT HAND BETWEEN THE PIPE & RIB. HIS LEFT RING FINGER WAS FRACTURED.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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