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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
220150300040 · 01/19/2015 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost 7
Mine experience 10.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Stillwater Mining Company
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative Employee was changing bits on drill when a rock from face fell & contacted his right upper arm. Went to medic, then to ER for x-rays which were positive for a non-displaced fracture. Restrictions were issued.
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