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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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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