# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220053610080` · 12/15/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401879)
## Narrative

DRILLER AND HELPER DRILLING UP HOLES. ROD STING DROPPED. RODS BREAKING AT JOINTS. ROD FLEW UP AND STUCK HELPER ABOUT HEAD/NECK.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*