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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060470053 · 02/13/2006 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was breaking loose a high pressure hose with a pipe wrench and hammer. When the fitting of the hose broke loose, the fitting struck employee's hand resulting in a laceration. Employee received four sutures at Mesa Clinic.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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