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MACHINERY
220031740065
· 06/18/2003 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
60
Mine experience
1.63 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine
2902170
Narrative
WHEN EE FINISHED TIGHTENING THE COUPLER WITH THE BATTERY DRILL, THE DRILL CONTINUED TO ROTATE CAUSING IT TO FLIP AND TWIST EMPLOYEE'S WRIST. EE WAS TAKEN TO MESA CLINIC AND THE DR. DIAGNOSED H ER TO HAVE A FRACTURED WRIST.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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