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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130040024 · 11/06/2012 · Westmoreland Rosebud 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
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
2.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Westmoreland Rosebud Mining LLC
Mine
2401747

Narrative

Employee was moving aluminum steps, rocking them to get over a cord and an air hose when he felt pain in his right groin area. He had surgery to repair a hernia on 12/10/2012. Workers Compensation questioned the claim and determined it was related to his job on 12/28/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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