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POWERED HAULAGE

220081620024 · 06/04/2008 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Utility truck, Water trucks
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While towing a disabled Terrapro to the shop, the strap being used broke on an uphill grade. The vehicle rolled backwards down the grade. The service brakes were not functional and the vehicle collided with a guard rail causing damage to the vehicle and the guardrail. One employee experienced a back strain injury as a result.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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