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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232640026 · 06/15/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Master electrician
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
59
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was attempting to lift a wire spool onto the jack stand without help. When EE lifted the spool, EE saw their right bicep move up the arm. EE felt discomfort but no pain. EE stopped and reported to on-site supervisor. EE was transported to the hospital and seen by a doctor and diagnosed with a ruptured bicep.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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