# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012680011` · 06/26/2001 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Underground equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING THE BACK, INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT. A ROCK CAME LOOSE STRIKING HIS HARD HAT. THIS IN TURN KNOCKED OFF HIS HARD HAT AND GLASSES. EMPLOYEE PUT HIS HARD HAT BACK ON AND LOCKED UP. A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER THEN STRUCK HIM IN THE EYE.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*