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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122150038 · 07/29/2012 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
8
Mine experience
1.87 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was drilling & in the process of pulling the jackleg from the hole, a small rock from above struck his right arm, causing a contusion. He went to medic on site. We took him to ER for x-rays, which were negative. Doctor did issue restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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