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MACHINERY

220021270024 · 04/27/2002 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Mucking machine
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
4
Mine experience
2.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EE WAS OPERATING A MUCKER WHICH STRUCK THE RIB OF THE DRIFT. HE STRUCK HIS MOUTH ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOOSENED A FRONT TOOTH AND CUT HIS LIP. HE DID NOT RETURN FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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