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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220121180017 · 04/24/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
266
Mine experience
21.56 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was conducting a PM on 1318 End Dump in the shop. he was coming off the ladder from the deck above the engine compartment to the top of the transmission area. The 2nd step on the ladder broke loose on one side, causing him to fall off the ladder. diagnosis lumbar strained and do not return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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