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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220050980012 · 04/03/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was jackleg bolting sill. Was bolting last row in the back, when a rock 18"" x 12"" x 6"" fell off the hanging wall and struck the miner on the left shoulder. Employee recieved contusion. Given restrictions to not use arm for 3 days until further evaluation. First shift missed was 4/4.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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