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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120740031 · 03/08/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
62
Mine experience
22.33 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was carrying a 20' chain link fence panel up from the bottom of a settling pond when he heard a pop and felt pain from his left calf. Reliance released him to restricted duty - left calf strained.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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