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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022750014 · 09/18/2002 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.26 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING THE ROOF BOLTER STRIPS (BACON STRIPS) ONTO THE ROOF BOLTER WITH HIS FINGER IN THE BOLTER HOLES & THE STRIPS SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO CUT HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER & REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT (STITCHES).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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