# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `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:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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. 

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