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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220230790002 · 02/23/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Underground equipment, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
110
Mine experience
11.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

During the bolting cycle a rock contacted the miner in the left knee causing ruptured ligaments. The miner was seen at the site medic and referred to an orthopedic provider. Due to the swelling the MRI was not completed and read until 3/15/23. On that date the diagnosis of the ruptured ligaments was determined, and surgery scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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