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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103500021 · 12/13/2010 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
14
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee went to rehang miner cable on to existing trolley on roof. While in the process of securing it to the tensar with a D ring, the cable and trolley came off the roof, striking employee on top of her hardhat. Resulting into neck strain and pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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