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220042330007 · 08/15/2004 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 6
Mine experience 0.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401879
Narrative Employee was jackleg bolting. Drilling a hole to install a bolt in the back when a 5 lb. rock fell from the back between the mats and struck his left index finger. Fractured finger. First shift missed 8/16.
Source
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