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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031430015 · 05/14/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stillwater Mining Company
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401879

Narrative

EMPLOYEE UNDER TRACTOR BEAKING TIE ROD NUT LOOSE, USED LEGS TO BRACE HIMSELF PULLED TOO HARD AND FELT TEAR, RESULTING IN HERNIA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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