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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070320006 · 01/23/2007 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
216
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was unloading an old highwall drill auger point off the back of a pickup bed. New auger point weighs approx. 225 pounds. While doing this he experienced pain in his left neck, shoulder, and arm. Employee was taken to a physician for treatment and diagnosed with Bradial Plexis Inflamation. He was unable to work his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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