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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220030940009 · 03/18/2003 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
50
Mine experience
1.8 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE FINISHED OUT HIS SHIFT ON MARCH 18, 2003 AND REPORTED THE INJURY UNTIL MARCH 19, 2003. EE STATED THAT CAUSED FROM THE INJURY IS FROM THE BUILD UP MUD UNDER HIS WORK BOOTS, AFTER PLACING HIS WEIGHT ONTO THE UNEVEN BOOT HIS ANKLE TWISTED OUTWARD CAUSING SOME PAIN AND RESULTED INTO A SPRAIN. THE SAME ANKLE HAS BEEN INJURED BEFORE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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