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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220240780025 · 03/09/2024 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.48 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee had stopped mucking & noticed the radiator cap looked loose on the loader & decided to try and tighten it. In doing so, the cap blew off & hot coolant contacted EE's left arm and residual splatter to EE's face. Seen site medic, referred to ER, restrictions issued for mild 2nd degree burns.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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