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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112080018 · 07/22/2011 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was transported to Reliance Medical facility for a back strain. employee was preparing a box for transport when he reached down to apply more tape around the outside of the box when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. The employee was able to walk and was taken to Reliance for further evaluation. employee was released to restricted to work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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