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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041900025 · 07/01/2004 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK, WHEN HE CRAWLED UNDER THE HOSE/CABLES TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE WATER THAT WAS BEING SPRAYED FROM A FITTING THAT WAS LEFT OPEN ON A PRESSURIZED WATER HOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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