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MACHINERY

220003200006 · 10/26/2000 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.76 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A JACKLEG. A ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK AND STRUCK HIS SHOULDER. HE WENT ON DAYS OFF AFTER INCIDENT AND DID NOT THINK THE SHOULDERWOULD BOTHER HIM. HE RETURNED TO WORK ON 11/3 AN D SAW A DR. HE WAS PUT ON 2-3 DAYS LIGHT DUTY. THIS MADE THE INCIDENT REPORTABLE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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