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MACHINERY

220011370028 · 04/30/2001 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Stoper miner
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE WAS BOLTING. A ROCK FELL, STRUCK THE MUFFLER ON THE JACKLEG DRILL AND BOUNCED UP. THE ROCK CAUSED A LACERATION TO THE EE'S UPPER LIP. SUTURES REQUIRED FOR LACERATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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