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MACHINERY

220012540146 · 08/31/2001 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
—
Mine experience
15.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE WAS DROPPING THE BELLY PAN ON A DOZER. WET MUD FELL OFF THE BOTTOM & INTO HIS LEFT EAR. HE CLEANED MUD OUT OF HIS EAR BUT HIS EAR GOT WORSE THE NEXT DAY. HE DID SEEK MEDICAL CARE YET THIS D ID NOT RESULT IN A RESTRICTED DAY OF WORK. THEREFORE, THIS INCIDENT SHOULD NOT BE REPORTABLE TO MSHA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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