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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220163130009 · 10/29/2016 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
7
Mine experience
3.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated was walking back from starting an auxiliary fan, stepped on a rock in a water puddle & it rolled out from under foot causing employee to twist left knee & ankle. Employee finished shift & reported but refused a medical evaluation. Prior to next shift the employee reported injury had worsened & requested to be seen by physician. Restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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