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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113220006 · 11/14/2011 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
7
Mine experience
11.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While employee was walking down the entry around 38 xcut to help inspect a hoist he slipped and contacted his knee on a chunk of coal. Causing right knee contusion and abrasion and released to restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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