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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121740012 · 06/14/2012 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was operating mucker & hydraulic pump was making noise. he stopped to check hyd. oil level & noticed steam coming from pressure relief valve. he pushed it to relieve the pressure, then removed the fill cap & hydraulic oil blew out striking his arms, upper chest area & some on the face, resulted in some burns. Doctor issued restrictions. 2 days were missed. RTW on 6/21/12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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