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MACHINERY

220041240022 · 04/27/2004 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Ventilation maintenance
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SUCKED IN BY THE VACUUM WHILE HANGING THE VENT TUBE CAUSING HIM TO HIT HIS CHEST AND CHIN AGAINST THE TUBE. RESULTED IN LACERATION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF HIS MOUTH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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