Fatality · MSHA Record #220211620013

Bull Gang Foreman fatality at STILLWATER MINE (Stillwater Mining Company), MT, June 9, 2021

at 2:00 PM

On June 9, 2021, a bull gang foreman was fatally injured in a powered haulage accident at STILLWATER MINE (Stillwater Mining Company), MT.

STILLWATER MINE · Underground · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Stillwater Mining Company (Sibanye Stillwater Limited)

Stillwater County, MT

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck against a moving object

Investigator narrative

On June 9th, 2021 at 2:00 pm the operator was made aware of a collision underground between a locomotive and a UTV resulting in a Fatal incident.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Mantrip
Subunit / location: UNDERGROUND
Underground location: LAST OPEN CROSSCUT
Mining method: Conventional Stoping
Accident type: Struck against a moving object
Source of injury: MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury: MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 42 years
Experience at this mine: 12 years
Experience in this job: 12 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 220211620013 · Mine ID 2401490 Trainer view →