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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111290023 · 12/08/2010 · Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Removing compressor from dragline. When last bolt was removed, the compressor tipped towards the employee. He tried to steady the compressor and experienced pain in his left wrist. Examined and released for work the same day. The pain continued and on March 29, 2011, the employee underwent surgery to alleviate the pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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