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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040930020 · 03/30/2004 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
3.04 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE LIFTED A 75# ACETYLENE BOTTLE OVER HIS SHOULDER AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT THIGH TO MID SHIN, HE CONTINUED TO CARRY THE BOTTLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 100 FT AND THE PAIN INCREASED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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