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220060180032 · 01/05/2006 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Unclassified, insufficient data
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Idle
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was off work on Monday due to neck pain and suspects a cumulative trauma situation. He stated he was leaning against the rib and felt a sharp burning pain go right side of back near spinal column. Felt no other discomfort during the remainder of the shift. The next morning he woke up and was unable to move his head. The condition is believed to be work-related.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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