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MACHINERY

220120740030 · 03/07/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
10
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While performing PM service per work order; Transmission Oil Sampling. Service Mechanic was attempting to attach sampling bottle to port, cock R. Elbow and same Elbow was struck by a direct drive cooling fan. Resulting injury was a 1 inch laceration. Work was stopped and worker sent for Medical Attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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