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POWERED HAULAGE

220130310035 · 01/31/2013 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
POWERED HAULAGE
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The chain on the mule had tension, came free and swung into the side of an employee's face. The incident happened while we were in the process of lifting the shield. Causing facial fracture, laceration & concussion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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