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MACHINERY

220032610039 · 09/09/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.07 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING GROUND SUPPORT WITH A JACKLEG AND A FOUR FOOT STEEL. WHILE COLLARING THE HOLE, A 2'X3'X6"" ROCK CAME LOOSE. HE PUSHED THE MACHINE AWAY AS THE MACHINE BUCKLED. AS HE STEPPED BA CK FROM THE MACHINE, THE STEEL STRUCK HIS NOSE. DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED NOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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