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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220020140069 · 01/03/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
Mine experience
0.11 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING TO CHANGE AN EMPTY GREASE CAN ON LUBE TRUCK. EE WAS USING A TWO-SIDED STOOL LADDER TO REACH THE TOP OF THE EMPTY CAN, AFTER REMOVING THE GREASE PUMP, EE WAS STEPPING FROM THE TO P LEVEL OF THE STOOL TO THE TOP STEP, HIS FOOT MISSED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND STRUCK HIS HAND AGAINST THE TRUCK, CAUSING A 1"" LACERATION INHIS RIGHT PALM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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