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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220231600017 · 05/30/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
83
Mine experience
22.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was tasked with performing maint on a compressor. Upon completion of routine maint, the employee replaced the door. The employee reported they felt pain in bicep. The task has been repeatedly completed by the employee weekly throughout EE's career. EE was evaluated by the medic and transported to the hospital. Surgery was conducted to repair the tendon

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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