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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220132470014 · 08/31/2013 · Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost 202
Mine experience 0.29 years
Operator
Controller (parent) BHP Billiton
Operator Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC
Mine 2902170
Narrative Employee was asked to hang 30' feeder cable on the rib mesh. This is usually a two person job and employee did this alone. After lunch he proceeded to throw dust in the LOXC and pain worsen.
Source
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