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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220151660024 · 06/05/2015 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Diamond drill operator, Core driller, Exploration driller, Longhole driller, Prospect driller
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
10
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated while pulling core tube out of pipe with both hands, twisting & pulling - he stated he felt a pinch in his neck, causing discomfort/soreness. Went to medic, then to ER. Doctor issued restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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