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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092360010 · 08/04/2009 · 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
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
11.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was helping tireman lift a medium sized tire to the bed of the tire truck when he experienced a burning sensation in his stomach. He was examined at medical center and diagnosed with ""Umbilical hernia"", and scheduled for surgery August 13, 2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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