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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
Machine
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