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MACHINERY

220050330010 · 01/28/2005 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While the employee was cutting with a torch, slag entered the side of his protective leathers. His left calf received several small burns where the hot metal was caught between the leathers and his pants. This is reportable for presecription medication to counteract an allergic reaction to topical treatment and possible infection.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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