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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101540037 · 04/30/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
188
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee slipped while stepping to another level working on a coal hauler. He finished the shift and did not file a report until May 3, 2010 when he claimed a ruptured disc in his back. Workers Compensation investigated the claim suspecting a non-work related injury. On 6/1/2010 it was determined the injury was a result of the slip and twist of his back on 4/30/2010 at work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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