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October 31, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was operating a 4 yd mucker, MU452, on the 38W Level & was found fatally injured. Investigation is currently in progress.

June 14, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Stillwater Mining Company · Struck by powered moving object

THE EE WAS ON ONE KNEE MAKING AN AIR HOSE CONNECTION. A OPERATOR, OPERATING A 3.5 YD SCOOP ENTERED THE WORK AREA STRIKING THE EE WITH THE BUCKETCAUSING FATAL INJURIES.

June 4, 2001 MT · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MINER WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN HE STEPPED OFF THE MUCKER HE WAS OPERATING. THE MINER PARKED THE LHD ON A 15% GRADE ON THE 66W RAMP. WHEN HE REMOVED HIMSELF FROM THE OPERATORS COMPARTMENT THE LHD BEGAN TO ROLL DOWN THE RAMP. THE MINER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE BUCKET & THE RIB.

March 13, 2000 MT · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Stillwater Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS FATALLY INJURED WHILE WORKING ON THE 5000W RAIL HAULAGE LEVEL. HE WAS PINNED UNDER A RAIL CAR. ACCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

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