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MACHINERY

220063130010 · 10/31/2006 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was working with a 1"" impact wrench to torque down spring bolts on a coal hauler. While doing this he experienced pain in his right hand from the amount of torque present when the wrench was in operation. Employee was taken to a physician and has been referred for physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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