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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220090230014 · 01/19/2009 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
199
Mine experience
19.31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee slipped on small patch of ice, when his foot hit dry ground it stopped suddenly causing the leg to twist. He then fell to the ground with his leg folded back under him. The leg was angulated. Employee was transported to the hospital and x-ray indicated that both bones in the right lower leg had been fractured.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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