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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220013180010 · 11/06/2001 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING CABLE FROM THE ROOF. HIS RIGHT FOOT SLID INTO A RUT IN THE MUD AND HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF. THE LEFT FOOT WAS STRUCK IN THE MUD AND EE FELL TO THE RIGHT SIDE. THIS CAUSED EE LEFT KNEE TO BEND LATERALLY AND HE FELT SOMETHING PULL.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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