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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220680014 · 03/07/2022 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
29
Mine experience
1.96 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was working on an underground loader and as employee was lifting the engine hood with left hand it slipped out of employee's grip and when it fell shut it pinched right 2nd & 3rd fingers tips. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, x-rays were positive for fractures, restrictions were issued.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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