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MACHINERY

220210990010 · 03/28/2021 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Diamond drill operator, Core driller, Exploration driller, Longhole driller, Prospect driller
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sibanye Stillwater Limited
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401879

Narrative

Employee was utilizing an air powered impact tool to tighten an anchor bolt. The bolt broke causing the plate, bolt, or tool to fall striking the employee in the face. The contact caused a small laceration to EE's cheek. EE was seen by medic and referred to PMC for sutures. Issued a full release.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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