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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220131490001 · 05/20/2013 · Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion 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 SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost 72
Mine experience 1.69 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator Westmoreland Beulah Mining LLC
Mine 3200043
Narrative EE was changing a filter on a rubber tire dozer in the grease shop. EE was extending his arm to loosen the filter. EE felt a pop in his right arm near the elbow. Medical examination was diagnosed as a tear in EE's bicep.
Source
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