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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041450004 · 03/01/2004 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
104
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

The employee was using a sledge hammer to drive keeper pins from dragline teeth, and experienced pain in his right shoulder. At the time no medical attention was sought. On May 12, the employee reported that he had been receiving medical treatment, and needed surgery on his shoulder. He missed his first scheduled shift on May 14, 2004

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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