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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

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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