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MACHINERY

220043380013 · 11/23/2004 · 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
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was jackleg bolting in 69670 +225 E. While installing the last row of split set bolt a rock 12"" x 5"" x 3"" fell from the back at 11 feet. His left hand was on the throttle of the machine and the rock struck his hand. His left three fingers were fractured. The rock weighed 6 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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