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220033140086 · 10/30/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Unknown
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
10.61 years

Operator

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

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE GOT A METALLIC FOREIGN BODY IN HIS EYE FROM BLOWING DEBRIS. THE OBJECT WAS REMOVED AT THE MINE SITE, BUT RUST HAD STARTED TO FORM AND REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR REMOVAL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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