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MACHINERY

220062710015 · 09/23/2006 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
98
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stillwater Mining Company
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401490

Narrative

Employee lost control of his jackleg drill as the leg extended. He let go of it and put his right hand on the rib as he turned to get out of the way. The drill fell to the side and struck his right, fifth finger. It broke the finger at the second (PIP) joint.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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