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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093070027 · 11/02/2009 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
1
Mine experience
7.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While pre-operational inspection on Terra-Pro unit, employee caught her little finger between the machine frame and an engine cover. She was evaluated at Reliance where it was discovered that the finger tip is fractured. the fracture did not required treatment however a small laceration did required the use of a butterfly bandage. She was released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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