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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
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