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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220191610027 · 06/04/2019 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.44 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to loosen the water gland nut on a Cannon Drill using an open ended wrench and a hammer. As they were tapping the wrench with the hammer they stuck the left pinky finger with the hammer. X-rays were positive for a fracture & sutures were required, restrictions were issued

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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