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MACHINERY

220092090007 · 07/20/2009 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
44
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A mobile crane was used to lift wire rope reels into a cable sled. During this lift, the whip line ball was two-blocked. The wire rope guide was broken free and fell, striking the hardhat of the employee, knocking him to the ground. He was transported to the Colstrip Clinic by ambulance and air lifted by Help Helicopter to Billings for tests and observation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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