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MACHINERY

220182270017 · 08/08/2018 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Cement work, Gunite crew
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
64
Mine experience
20.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was applying shot-crete to the rib when the nozzle end started to plug. EE's partner was attempting to shut down the air to the pump when the nozzle separated from the hose causing the hose to whip the employee towards the opposite rib injuring EE's right leg. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were positive for a fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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