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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081120053 · 04/12/2008 · Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
Mine
3200043

Narrative

EE had completed fueling his dozer. EE was attempting to reel the fuel hose back on the reel. It was dark so the EE was trying to feel the button. He reached passed the reel start button, when his arm hit the button. His right finger was pinched by the gear. EE received stichs in the fingertip and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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