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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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