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MACHINERY

220122150035 · 07/29/2012 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
78
Mine experience
1.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While bolting the right rib, the steel slipped out of the wire hitting his hand that was on the machine. His hand was hit by the drill steel. Went to medic on site. We took him to ER for x-rays, which resulted in fracture to index finger on left hand. Restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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