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DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS

220131710046 · 08/15/2012 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Accident type
Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
PNEUMOCONIOSIS,BLACK LUNG
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Operator notified that employee has a sufficient degree of pneumoconiosis to be eligible for rights under Title 30, Code CFR, Part 90.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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