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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053420015 · 10/28/2005 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee slipped while descending an extension ladder from an elevation of about ten feet. He broke his fall by grabbing surrounding structure with his left arm. He was diagnosed with a shoulder/arm contusion and returned to work. On 11-30-05 was evaluated by an orthopedic specialist, diagnosed with a torn pectoral muscle, and is now on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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