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MACHINERY

220120370075 · 01/26/2012 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
138
Mine experience
0.71 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was bolting and driving a split set when the machine got away from him and it took him to the ground, landing on Right elbow. Went to medic on site for exam. All was good. This happened on his Friday, then went on days off. On 2/1/12, his elbow still hurt & went to Doctor. Restrictions were issued and we could accommodate them. He is currently working light duty

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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