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MACHINERY

220211310005 · 05/06/2021 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee using a battery powered impact drill/socket attachment to remove a fuel filter housing bracket. When the nut loosened the bracket started to spin & the edge contacted EE's gloved right index finger resulting in a laceration. Sutures were required, a full release was issued making this a medical reportable incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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