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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220083120007 · 11/03/2008 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost 0
Mine experience 7.35 years
Operator
Controller (parent) BHP Billiton
Operator Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine 2902170
Narrative Employee's right pinky finger was smashed by a piece of oak being used to set a duke jack. The oak fell from the top of the duke approximately 8' smashing finger resulting in 7 stitches.
Source
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