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MACHINERY

220011000010 · 03/31/2001 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Mucking machine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
2
Mine experience
4.63 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING A MUCK PILE WITH A 5 YD MUCKER. THE MUCKER STOPPED ABRUPTLY WHEN IT HIT A ROCK BURIED IN THE PILE. THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED NECK PAIN FROM BEING JARRED. HE WAS UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK FOR TWO DAYS AND THEN WAS PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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