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MACHINERY
220013250007 · 11/15/2001 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by... NEC
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Blow gun, Airlance
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost —
Mine experience 1.34 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative THE EMPLOYEE WAS BLOWING DOWN THE TRACK TO DO REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE. THE TIP OF THE BLOW PIPE CAME TO CLOSE TO A TIE, CAUSING MATERIAL TO COMEBACK AT THE EMPLOYEE. SOME MATERIAL WENT UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES.
Source
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