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MACHINERY

220160970009 · 03/24/2016 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
10.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 3/30/16, employee reported that on 3/24/16 was injured when lost control of the jackleg while bolting, and while getting out of the way something contacted left shin, causing a small abrasion to shin. On days off, pain and swelling persisted. Employee was seen at the ER, referred to a specialist, a small piece of metal was removed, restrictions issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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