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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021610069 · 05/20/2002 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
Mine experience
2.94 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS BENDING FORWARD PICKING UP WELDING LEADS FOLLOWING DRAGLINE MAINTENANCE. HE STEPPED ON ONE OF THE LEADS, LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL FORWARD,CATCHING HIMSELF WITH AN OUTSTRETCHED HAND AGA INST A SWING GEAR CASE. HE NOTIFIED HIS SUPERVISOR, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 5-31-02. AT THAT TIME HE WAS REFERRED TO PHYSICAL THERAPY. HE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH NO RESTRICTIO

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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