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MACHINERY

220151400031 · 05/14/2015 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
8.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was in the bolting process when the steel hung up. He put 4' steel in chuck to break free. Employee's left hand contacted the screen when the steel broke loose causing a puncture wound to left hand. Went to medic, then to ER. No sutures required, but restrictions issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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