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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220072290043 · 07/27/2007 · 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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While employee was hitting the bolt with a hammer the bolt came loose striking him in the mouth. He didn't think he needed to seek medical attention until 7-31-07 & was referred to Periodontics. Periodontist removed his front loose tooth on 8-14-07. Required a partial denture implant.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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