← MSHA accidents

HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091060001 · 03/29/2009 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
6
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

Employee was moving plywood and Iron wear bar to top of transfer house. 90 minutes after task completed, employee experienced pain in neck muscles. Sought medical treatment after shift. Diagnosed with severe cervical strain. Missed his first shift 04/03/2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown