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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060530031 · 02/17/2006 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee reported pain in his wrist and up into his forearm. Employee has been swinging a sledge hammer extensively for several shift while working on shield repair. He was examined at Mesa Occupational & Sports Clinic and as been placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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