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MACHINERY

220181790019 · 06/18/2018 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by powered moving object
Occupation
Driller operator
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
37
Mine experience
6.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee using a powered drill to loosen some overhead bolts on the Tunnel Boring Machine on 6/18 when the drill spun out of their grip & contacted right fourth finger. Was seen by the site medic who advised it should be x-rayed, employee refused further care. On 6/21 they saw a doctor & x-rays were positive for a fracture on right fourth finger, restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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