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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093490016 · 12/10/2009 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
31
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

Employee was working in the hell hole of a D-11 caterpillar dozer. To remove a breather from the transmission. When the breather broke loose from the transmission. It caused the employees right arm to move up and back striking a fire suppersion nozzle. Causing a fracture to the right elbow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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