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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031640037 · 06/07/2003 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2.09 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE EE WAS INSTALLING A 1X1 PUMP, AIR & DISCHARGE HOSE ON A SKYLINE 60""BELT STRUCTURE, SHE FELT A SUDDEN PAIN ON HER LOWER BACK. EE FELT HER BACK TO BE A LITTLE TIGHT AT THE BEGINNING OF SHIFT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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