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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220032190003 · 08/02/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
57
Mine experience
16.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE THE EE WAS TIGHTENING A FITTING ON A VLAVE, THE WRENCH SLIPPED. THE EE STEPPED BACKWARDS OFF BALANCE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT THIGHT MUSCLE. HE DID NOT RETURN FOR HIS NEXT SCHEDULED SHI FT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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