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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011560028 · 05/23/2001 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
64
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

EE WAS CONDUCTING A PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION OF A WATER TRUCK USED FOR DUST CONTROL ON THE ROAD ADJACENT TO OUR AREA ""C"" OVERLAND CONVEYOR BELT. WHILE PEROFRMING THE INSPECTION, HE STEPPED O N UNEVEN GROUND OR SOMEHOW TWISTED HIS KNEE. ALTHOUGH IT IS BEING TREATED CONSERVATIVELY NOW, FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT MAY BE NEEDED. THE EE HAS BEEN PLACE ON RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 2 WKS

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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