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220101270023 · 05/01/2010 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
Mine
2400910

Narrative

While fueling a pickup at the main gas pump, the injured employee was nipped in the left index finger by a coyote pup that has been hanging around the main shop area. The employee was transported to the local ER, received a tetanus shot & was released to return to work. The treating physician recommended follow up rabies vaccination & that series was started on May 3rd.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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