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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
220052990005 · 10/22/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost 0
Mine experience 4.9 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative While starting to drill with a jackleg, the employee was struck on the mouth by a small rock that fell through ground support mesh. The upper lip laceration was sutured.
Source
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