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MACHINERY
220031140059 · 04/18/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Grinding
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost —
Mine experience 5 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401879
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON INNER RACE OF CENTER PIN. AFTER GRINDING HE RAISED FULL FACE SHIELD AND EXCESSIVE METAL FILINGS FELL INTO HIS FACE WITH ONE OF THE FILINGS LANDING IN HIS LEFT EYE.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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