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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052730060 · 08/04/2005 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON A KNOTTED CABLE HE STEPPED ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE AND STRAIN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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