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MACHINERY
220231840018 · 06/29/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company
Details
Degree of injury DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Driller operator
Activity Observe operations
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 50
Mine experience 2.96 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Sibanye Stillwater Limited
Operator Stillwater Mining Company
Mine 2401490
Narrative As the drill crew was changing mast position to set up on correct azimuth for a downhole, a bolt on the crowd cylinder broke and a section of the bolt impacted the Driller in the left eye.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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