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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151330010 · 05/05/2015 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRIL-PRCUSV,HRD ROC,JKHMR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was setting up to bolt, when he picked up jackleg drill out of bolt deck. He lifted & twisted improperly. He experienced lower back pain & discomfort. Employee went to medic, then down to ER. X-rays were negative. Doctor issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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